How to Detect Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer afflicting men in the United States. Early detection can lead to improved outcomes.

Instructions

• 1

  Watch for signs of prostate cancer, which include: hesitancy, or difficulty initiating urination; frequent urination; loss of force of stream during urination; or getting up frequently at night to urinate.

• 2

  Schedule annual digital rectal exams (DRE) and prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood tests if you are male and over the age of 50. A DRE will detect any possible lumps on the prostate gland. The PSA blood test improves chances of early detection.

• 3

  Contact your health care provider if you have any of the above symptoms and for routine prostate cancer screening.