has anyone on here had PSA bloodtest?

i'mm 55 and i'm getting 1st one done,it's to check to see if I need prostate screening,,,,,is the PSA a good way to catch it early if GOD for bid cancer,?

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Txbob52 Best Comment

I just had my annual prostate check. PSA blood test and a rectal exam. Been doing this for over 20 years. The PSA is okay but has its limitations. The rectal exam has limitations but both are simple to do so I do both.

Bluesky53 · 61-69, M

@Txbob52 no pain to it,how long does it take for the results?

Txbob52

The PSA is like any other blood test. You get stuck in a vien so some minor e discomfort. Results usually come back in a couple of days. The rectal exam is not painful. The doctor uses lubricant and the finger slides in easily. You feel some pressure as your prostate is examined. Some times it spasms a bit but it’s not painful. The results are reported immediately.

Bluesky53 · 61-69, M

@Txbob52 okay,thank you sir,i'll deff.will remember to ask,,,,,I've talking to people in the health field,including a retired nurse at a nursing home I work part time at,getting all the info I can,