Do You Still Need a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)? |

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0:35 When would someone want to get a digital rectal exam?
3:10 How common are low-PSA-producing prostate cancers?
4:12 Should patients always request a DRE when getting a PSA test?
5:06 What is considered a "normal" PSA range?
6:21 Does a large bump found on a DRE always indicate cancer?
7:35 What is the range in severity of different kinds of prostate cancer?
9:19 What is the difference between pathological and clinical staging?
11:06 How can a patient best request imaging from their doctor?
12:31 Why is it important to seek out second opinions?
13:44 Alex's conclusions

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