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Think about about getting check-ups for early detection of prostate cancer if you are |
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A man age 50 or more who can expect to live at least 10 years A man age 40-50 who is African-American or who has a family history of prostate cancer |
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| Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) | and | Digital rectal exam (DRE) |
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| Possible causes: prostate cancer, BPH, prostatitis |
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Get Treatment |
| This chart is based on Figure 1 in Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Best Practice Policy, American Urological Association, Inc. (AUA) March 1, 2000.This chart is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your doctor(s) about prostate cancer and any other prostate and health problems. For Chart 2 showing use of free-PSA test click here. |
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