what do you mean PSA tracker and DRE? As
my doctor said DRE is an examination. He
did not explained me in detail. I am not
clear with that topic. Anyone please help
me to collect info about the above
topics. thank you!!!
Last edited by thomking1 on 06-27-07 08:39am; edited 1 time in total
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Llewellyn
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 1743 Location: NY
Posted: 05-10-07 00:55am
"Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a
protein produced by the cells of the
prostate gland. The PSA test measures the
level of PSA in the blood. The doctor
takes a blood sample, and the amount of
PSA is measured in a laboratory. Because
PSA is produced by the body and can be
used to detect disease, it is sometimes
called a biological marker or tumor
marker....
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has approved the PSA test along with
a digital rectal exam (DRE) to help detect
prostate cancer in men age 50 and older.
During a DRE, a doctor inserts a gloved
finger into the rectum and feels the
prostate gland through the rectal wall to
check for bumps or abnormal areas. Doctors
often use the PSA test and DRE as prostate
cancer screening tests; together, these
tests can help doctors detect prostate
cancer in men who have no symptoms of the
disease."
http:
//www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/De
tection/PSA
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thomking1
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Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 3 Location: ,
Reply For Psa Tracker??? Posted: 05-10-07 10:34am
thank you Llewellyn , thanks for your
reply!!!!
needs some more info plzzzzzzzzzz......
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thomking1
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 3 Location: ,
Posted: 06-27-07 08:40am
ooooops no response!
needs suggestions!
thanks in advance! (immediately) plzz!
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