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1:02 What is PSA used for, and how is it measured?
2:36 Is PSA the only way to screen for prostate cancer?
4:53 Is there any reason to get a Digital Rectal Exam?
5:47 What is PSA density, and how large is the average prostate?
7:13 How accessible and affordable are MRI's, usually?
7:38 How should a patient approach their physician about MRI's?
8:24 What happens next if an MRI detects a potentially cancerous spot?
10:29 What constitutes a "center of excellence"?
10:56 How much does a person's PSA usually fluctuate?
12:54 Can PSA be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments?
15:43 At what rate does prostate cancer normally develop?
17:00 Alex's conclusions
18:14 If you have questions


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