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Can there be a way to do self-testing for prostate cancer?
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No self test: Prostate cancer v. rare at age 39-years. Urinary symptoms of slow urinary stream & frequent urination usually from other causes. Not associated with pain unless spread to spine. PSA is blood test for prostate cancer. Digital rectal exam. by Dr. can detect suspicious nodule. Self-testing not possible.
Answered 5/31/2016
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