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Can a colonoscopy help detect prostate cancer like from bulging?
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Not Common Technique: The colonoscopy in itself may not visualize an enlarged prostate, in more advanced cases the prostate cancer can erode through the rectal wall and appear like a rectal cancer. Prior to inserting the colonoscope the gastroenterologist performs a digital rectal exam in which he might feel abnormalities of the prostate. A prostate abnormality does not necessarily mean cancer but should require eval.
Answered 1/13/2016
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No: Bulging prostate may have nothing to do with prostate cancer. Stick with a finger examination and psa testing.
Answered 5/27/2016
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