What tests are needed for prostate cancer

In recent years, many men will suffer from prostate cancer, and the harm of this disease is very great. People in life should pay attention to understand that if they have prostate cancer, they need to be diagnosed and treated in time, and patients should understand the examination methods during treatment. So what examinations need to be done?

The main diagnostic methods for prostate cancer are as follows:

1. Rectal examination:

Prostate rectal examination is the main method for diagnosing prostate cancer. It can be diagnosed in 80% of cases. Rectal examination of patients over 45 years old can detect prostate cancer early and increase the surgical rate.

2. Microscope examination:

3. Biochemical examination:

4. Ultrasound examination:

The cross-section of the prostate can be depicted to reflect the extent of the lesion.

5. Radionuclide scanning examination:

Often used to diagnose bone metastases from prostate cancer.

6. X-ray examination

7. CT examination:

CT scans can determine the extent of prostate cancer invasion.

8. MRI examination:

MRI examination can show the extent of lesions in the prostate and surrounding tissues.

9. Biopsy:

Clinical symptoms and signs are very important in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Regular physical examinations can detect early and smaller lesions. Men over 40 years old who are at high risk of disease and men over 50 years old should undergo a careful rectal examination or routine physical examination every year, and should undergo a pSA test.

What examinations are needed for prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is very harmful to men and is difficult to treat, so male friends should do a good job of prevention in their daily lives. Although good living habits and eating habits cannot completely prevent prostate cancer, they are still very helpful for prevention.