How do you check a prostate?
Put a gloved, lubricated finger a few inches into your rectum to feel your prostate gland. A normal prostate feels firm. If there are hard spots on the prostate, your doctor may suggest additional testing to check for prostate cancer.
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About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a cancer that affects the prostate gland, in the male reproductive system. It is the second most common cancer in American men, with over 186,000 men learning they have the disease annually. Skin cancer is the only cancer more common than prostate.
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