Prostate cancer health centre
Diagnosis & tests
Several tests are used to diagnose prostate cancer. Learn about these tests, what you can do after diagnosis, and more.
Diagnosis
Two initial tests are commonly used to look for prostate cancer in the absence of symptoms. Learn what those tests are and how well they work.
Ten important questions to ask about prostate cancer
Tests
Learn more about the tests a doctor may perform to diagnose prostate cancer, and the basics on the treatments available.
A digital rectal examination is an early, simple test to screen for prostate cancer. It can catch the disease early, when it's most treatable. Learn who should get one and what to expect.
When the results of this blood test are high, it may indicate cancer. Find out how the test is done and what the results can mean.
After an abnormal digital rectal examination or a high PSA your GP may suggest a closer look. Find out what to expect from a prostate cancer biopsy or ultrasound and how to prepare for them.
Cystoscopy, also called a cystourethroscopy or a bladder scope, examines the urethra and bladder. Used to diagnose disease, find out how this test works and what to expect.


