A number of tests may be performed to investigate symptoms of prostate cancer and confirm a diagnosis. Some of the more common tests include:
If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, you might have more tests to determine the stage of the disease and whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Knowing the stage of the disease helps your medical team plan the best treatment for you.
Prostate cancer is staged using the following information:
Stages of prostate cancer are:
Tests to determine the stage of prostate cancer can include:
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American Cancer Society (2015). Prostate cancer http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ProstateCancer/DetailedGuide/index.