How is prostate cancer diagnosed?

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An accurate diagnosis is very important to distinguish between prostate cancer and other prostate problems. The basic tests that your General Practitioner can do are the digital rectal exam (DRE) and a blood test to detect levels of PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) - a protein produced by the prostate. Elevated levels of PSA may indicate a prostate abnormality. If the DRE or PSA tests are abnormal, further studies may be conducted such as a diagnostic ultrasound procedure called TRUS (Trans Rectal Ultra Sound), biopsy, CT scan, MRI scan or Bone Scan.