• Nach@lemmynsfw.com
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    5 months ago

    This is a true shitpost bc this is not the standard anymore. The PSA blood test can catch prostate cancer much earlier and reliably.

    • RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      5 months ago

      According to my urologist it’s not conclusive because your PSA value will also be above norm if you have a naturally large prostate.

      To get a reliable diagnosis you need to measure the prostate volume by ultrasound and guess where that probe goes.

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        5 months ago

        That’s ok. Blood test first (least invasive) then move on to ultrasound. The point is there’s no good reason to have someone digitally probe your anus anymore.