Some of these are described below. Such symptoms may also indicate prostate problems other than cancer. To be sure, a doctor will have to perform a thorough examination. The severity of symptoms does not necessarily relate to the severity of the tumor. The physician feels for the size, shape and texture of the prostate.
Cancer feels hard.
However, more tests will be needed to make sure that cancer is present. PSA is a protein found in the blood and produced by the prostate. PSA levels rise in the presence of prostate cancer. It is sometimes used along with PSAs and DREs to diagnose prostate cancer. It may also be used to help the biopsy process.