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Q: Psa Tracker? Dre?
asked by: thomking1 on May 3rd, 2007
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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!!!


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Llewellyn
replied on May 10th, 2007
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"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/factshe et/Detection/PSA
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thomking1
replied on May 10th, 2007
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thank you Llewellyn , thanks for your reply!!!!
needs some more info plzzzzzzzzzz......
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thomking1
replied on June 27th, 2007
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ooooops no response!
needs suggestions!
thanks in advance! (immediately) plzz!
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