Prostate Cancer Tests - Predicts How Aggressive A Tumor Is

Posted by CancerInformation on June 24th, 2014

Are you a bit worried after seeing the statistical report of the increasing number of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer in the USA?  Though the report shows this glaring fact, also be aware that there are thousands of patients who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some stage of their lives and they are presently living a healthy life with their family. Prostate cancer is a completely curable condition, when detected at an early stage, and with the advanced prostate cancer tests available, doctors can predict the stage of the cancer which helps in determining the course of treatment.

Different tests for prostate cancer

There are different tests which are performed for diagnosis of prostate cancer. Your doctor might suggest you to undergo one or multiple tests to confirm the cancer, and also to determine the stage of the cancer.  The prostate specific antigen blood test, prostate ultrasound and biopsy, CAT scans, Cryoscopy, or MRI can also be performed to confirm prostate cancer and its stage in a patient. The particular process chosen often depends on the other symptoms as exhibited by the patient and the primary findings of the physical examination.

These highly sophisticated tests or a combination of these tests can determine the aggressiveness of the tumor which will signify if the tumor is benign or malignant in nature. The malignant tumors show an aggressive growth rate at the expense of the surrounding healthy cells, which can be detected by prostate cancer tests, and treatment can be prescribed accordingly. So, if your doctor determines you need to undergo some specific or a combination of tests as mentioned above it might be the best way to determine the location and extent of the cancer in your case. These latest test procedures are capable of diagnosing the condition at an early stage which can aid in providing effective treatment and cure to the patient.

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Dr. Echt and his team at the Prostate Seed Institute offer the most highly sophisticated methods of radiation therapy available in the United States, equal to that found in major medical center and academic settings. These include prostate seed implantation, high dose radiation implants, and external beam radiation with image-guided and intensity-modulated (IGRT and IMRT) capabilities.