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Screening tests for prostate cancer

By Dr Kizito Lubano

Screening tests are done at regular intervals to detect a disease such as prostate cancer at an early stage. If the result of a screening test is normal, the disease is presumed not to be present. If a screening test is abnormal, the disease is then suspected to be present, and further tests, usually are needed to confirm the suspicion.

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