Prostate Health

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men.

Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of death by cancer in the UK, the main risk factor which increases the likelihood of developing prostate cancer is age.

Symptoms associated with prostate cancer are varied and unspecific but can include:

• Urgency and frequency of passing urine
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Passing urine more often, especially at night
• Blood in urine or semen (rare)

Prostate Screening services

If you have a family history of prostate cancer or are over 40 or are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should consider a check. This will involve a full consultation to discuss the symptoms and risk factors, include examination, a blood test for prostate specific antigen, ultrasound and biopsy (where there are clinical signs) and further referral to a urology specialist where necessary.

Prostate Specific Antigen test – it is better to know

A prostate specific antigen test is a good indicator of any inflammation of the prostate. You should consider a baseline test over 40 years of age and especially if there is history of cancer in your family.

Test from £90