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2021-02-05 16:02:16
My father age 57 had psa test a year back . which was in normal range . does psa test comes in prostate cancer screening. And after a year or once in two we should take psa test. And what are all.prostate cancer screening test
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Yes Serum PSA is screening test for Prosate cancer Another screening test for prostate is digital rectal examination

Answered2021-02-28 11:43:50

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Yes, PSA is the test for prostate cancer screening. Get it done annually. But have you consulted someone to understand it's significance or impact better. Please consult for further advise

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