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What tests besides PSA and biopsy are performed to check for the presence of prostate cancer?

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At 80,my PSA has been slowly increasing to 4.2!What tests besides PSA and biopsy are performed to check for the presence of prostate cancer????
Posted Mon, 10 Mar 2014 in Cancer
 
 
Answered by Dr. Meher Lakshmi Konatam 13 hours later
Brief Answer: imaging is also required Detailed Answer: Your PSA has not raised abnormally. It is still near normal range. If you still feel you need to get tested, you can ask you doctor for CECT abdomen ( including pelvis) or trans rectal ultrasound. Any abnormal areas can be biopsied. HPE is mandatory for confirming the diagnosis of cancer.
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