Early diagnosis of prostate cancer

The main site of prostate cancer is the posterior subcapsular gland. Therefore, there are no obvious symptoms in the early stage of prostate cancer. When urination is difficult or the bladder outlet is blocked, it is often mistaken for prostate hyperplasia and does not receive enough attention from patients. Once metastasis occurs, it has entered the late stage of cancer. Early diagnosis of prostate cancer is of great significance for treatment and prognosis. Early detection methods mainly include the following two methods:

Digital rectal examination

Digital rectal examination is a simple and effective method for early detection of prostate cancer. Digital rectal examination can detect nodules of prostate cancer. Careful and thorough digital rectal examination is of great significance for the early diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer. If suspicious nodules are found during rectal examination, prostate puncture biopsy can be performed. In this way, most patients can be diagnosed.

Transrectal Ultrasound Examination of the Prostate

Transrectal B-ultrasound examination of the prostate is a non-invasive examination. Rectal ultrasound can clearly show subtle changes in the prostate. It is of great significance for the early detection of prostate cancer and is also the preferred method for diagnosing prostate cancer.

When men show early symptoms of prostate cancer, especially those with prostate enlargement, if they experience symptoms such as difficulty urinating, pain, unexplained loss of appetite, fever, weight loss, fatigue, anemia, etc., they should go to a regular hospital for appropriate examinations in time to rule out the possibility of early prostate cancer.