The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. It can help to diagnose prostate cancer.

The PSA test and how it’s used The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA, a protein made by cells in the prostate gland) in the blood. It’s normal for all …

Tests for prostate cancer There are a number of tests to check for prostate cancer. These include an examination or your prostate, a PSA blood test and scans. The specialist might take a sample …

Treatment if your prostate cancer comes back Your prostate cancer might come back after having treatment to try to cure it. If this happens it is called recurrent or relapsed prostate cancer.

Read more about the PSA test Research into prostate cancer screening Researchers have looked at the PSA test for prostate cancer screening. This was to screen those without symptoms. But overall …

You might have active surveillance if you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer that doesn't need treatment straight away. Watchful waiting is another way of monitoring your cancer.

TRUS is an examination of the prostate gland using ultrasound. Your doctor might take samples of tissue from the prostate during this test. This is a TRUS guided biopsy.

May 9, 2025 · Your GP should arrange for you to see a prostate cancer specialist team if you have symptoms that could be due to prostate cancer.

FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) is a test that looks for blood in a sample of your poo. It looks for tiny traces of blood that you might not be able to see and which could be a sign of cancer.

Jul 25, 2024 · This study is looking at using a new scan called a LI-MRI to test for prostate cancer before men have symptoms.