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My new pcp doesn't do dres because she doesn't like doing them and they are a useless test. is she right about the dre?

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DRE: Dre was used for screening of prostate cancer. It was never a recommeded test for prostate screening. And now screening for prostate cancer is no longer recommended based on usps task force recommendations.

Answered 5/3/2015

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Incorrect: She needs to refer patients to a urologist if she prefers not to do these exams. A prostatic nodule can sometimes be found that may be cancerous and does not correlate with elevated psa.

Answered 9/28/2016

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