Prostate cancer: A rectal exam is not inevitable—5 other tests to screen for the disease

For Blue November 2026, prostate cancer awareness efforts in Côte d’Ivoire are promoting early screening and noting that a rectal exam is not the only option. The PSA blood test measures a protein associated with the prostate, but an elevated result may also be caused by an infection or benign enlargement of the gland. Complementary tests mentioned include free PSA, the PHI and 4Kscore blood tests, and the PCA3 urine test, particularly after an initial negative biopsy. The article advises men at risk to seek medical advice without waiting for urinary difficulties, blood in the urine, or pain.