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There is basically no prevention for prostate cancer since the cause is unknown. But men with family history of prostate cancer should have annual rectum exams earlier starting from age 40. For others, American Cancer Society(ACS) recommend for PSA test from age 50. Also to stay healthy is very important, as men grow older they should have a low fat diet, eat a lot of fruits, vegetables and dietary fiber.

PSA Screening Test and Digital Rectal Exam PSA stands for Prostate-specific antigen, it is a protein produced by the prostate gland. PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood. When prostate cancer occur, the PSA level increase to a high level. PSA can by used to detect disease. But sometimes PSA test can have false-positive tests results or false-negative results. In the false-positive test results, PSA level is elevated but the patient did not have cancer. This may lead to additional medical procedures that are unneccesary, and ause anxiety for the patient and his family. In the false-negative test results, the PSA level is normal range but prostate cancer actually exist.Most prostate cancer are slow growing, it grow large enough to cause symtopms. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved the use of the PSA test and Digital rectal exam(DRE) to help detect prostate cancer. In a DRA test, the doctor would insert a gloved finger into the rectum to check for any bumps or abnormal areas in the prostate gland.

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