According to my urologist it’s not conclusive because your PSA value will also be above norm if you have a naturally large prostate.
To get a reliable diagnosis you need to measure the prostate volume by ultrasound and guess where that probe goes.
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Nach@lemmynsfw.com 5 months ago
This is a true shitpost bc this is not the standard anymore. The PSA blood test can catch prostate cancer much earlier and reliably.
RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 months ago
Nach@lemmynsfw.com 5 months ago
That’s ok. Blood test first (least invasive) then move on to ultrasound. The point is there’s no good reason to have someone digitally probe your anus anymore.
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 5 months ago
The NHS will never pay for a bloodtest when you will ruin the GP’s fun. 😅