Early detection through screenings is crucial, because once cancer spreads beyond the prostate, there's no cure. Early stages of prostate cancer usually cause no symptoms. That's why prostate cancer screening is important. The prostate gland is only about the size of a walnut. It's below the bladder and around the urinary tube.
Doctors have several ways to test for tumors.
If you're 50 or older, talk to your doctor about your need for prostate cancer screening. Here are some things the doctor can check. Doctors can check to see if they can feel the tumor during a rectal exam. The doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum to feel the prostate. These are called PSA scores.