What is Prostate Cancer?
We can't do better than the Prostate Cancer UK's webpage - click here to view it. We've also got an informative slide show available by clicking here.
What's my risk?
Again, we can't do better than PCUK's page about the risk - click here to view it. You might also like to try their 30-second risk checker.
What is the PSA test?
The PSA test is a blood test in which the amount of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is measured. A raised level (currently [as of 2022] above 4) is a possible (but not definitive) indicator of prostate cancer. Raised levels may suggest the need for further (different) tests conducted by health professionals, such as a DRE, MRI or biopsy. The CPCSG strongly supports the use of PSA testing as a first indicator of the possible need for follow-up investigation for prostate cancer. However, in supporting PSA testing, we consider it vital that every man who attends the test should have a good understanding of its pros and cons, and so we have produced a detailed explanation which you can see by clicking here. There is also a very good video featuring retired consultant, David Baxter-Smith, which explains the PSA test very well - click here to view.
We hope this informastion proves helpful, but if you have any queries please email our admin at address contactcpscg@gmail.com.
, is available. You can find it in print across Gloucestershire at Charlie's Gloucestershire, Macmillan Hub at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Longfield Hospice, Maggie's Cheltenham, Cheltenham Hospice Oncology waiting rooms, Great Oaks Hospice and the Gloucestershire Oncology Centre. Or alternatively you can read it on-line here: https://artlift.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FLOURISH-ISSUE-ONE-DIGITAL.pdf.