You get your Prostate checked when you have the flexible cystoscopy (or I did). They cannot do a PSA (prostate specific antigen) because when you have BCG treatment the readings go through the roof.
Of course the other reason they do this is how close the bladder and prostate are so also a good reason to be extra cautious it is only a very short distance for the cancer to metastasis to so you can imagine that it needs to be checked.
The DRE (digital rectal examination) or "finger up arse" as my mate calls it. Isn't that bad. Considering what they had just shoved up the other opening a finger up my bum was nothing believe me. But really it didn't hurt nor did it last long either - all very quick and over and done with in seconds.
The DRE is also pretty quick for diagnosis too. Anyway for those of us with bladder cancer it is part of the territory and rightly so but for everyone else do start to think about getting yourself checked out even if it is a PSA on your next blood test - just ask them to tick the PSA box. At least you'll know.
Ladies - you have nothing to worry about of course :-)
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