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When you receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer, you may experience a range of feelings — including disbelief, fear, anger, anxiety and depression. With time, each person finds his own way of coping with a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Whether prostate cancer is suspected based on screening tests or symptoms, the actual diagnosis is made with a prostate biopsy. Other types of tests might be done if cancer is found. Learn more here.
To diagnose prostate cancer, pathologists first examine the biopsy for abnormal, cancerous cells. If the pathologist sees cancer, the next step is to determine the grade of the cancer (how aggressive each cell looks under the microscope).
Learn about the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer. Find out how prostate cancer is tested for, diagnosed, and staged.
If you’re diagnosed with prostate cancer, it’s most likely an adenocarcinoma. Adenocarcinomas start in the cells of glands — like your prostate — that secrete fluid. Rarely, prostate cancer forms from other types of cells. Less common types of prostate cancers include: Small cell carcinomas. Transitional cell carcinomas. Neuroendocrine tumors.
Digital rectal exam (DRE) The simplest screening test for prostate cancer is the digital rectal exam (DRE). The health care provider gently inserts a gloved forefinger into the rectum to feel the prostate gland for enlargement or other abnormalities, such as a lump.
Screening Tests for Prostate Cancer. Screening is testing to find cancer in people before they have symptoms. At this time, it’s not clear if the benefits of prostate cancer screening outweigh the risks for most men. Still, after discussing the pros and cons of screening with their doctors, some men might reasonably choose to be screened.