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Old 11-24-18 | 05:49 PM
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Both the General Practitioner Finger exam and the PSA are screening exams, with both false positives and false negatives.

If, however, you're actually feeling changes (urine flow, frequency, etc), then perhaps ask for a urology consult and ultrasound, and a biopsy if indicated.
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