PSA test

Tell more men about blood test that can detect prostate cancer, says charity

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Tell more men about blood test that can detect prostate cancer, says charity

Outdated NHS guidance is “putting lives at risk” by preventing GPs from raising the option of a blood test for men at highest risk of prostate cancer, a charity has warned. The PSA test measures a protein called prostate-specific antigen – and elevated levels can be a sign of cancer. Men over 50 and those … Read more

Pioneering spit test to ‘turn the tide on prostate cancer’

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Pioneering spit test to ‘turn the tide on prostate cancer’

Brothers Dheeresh and Joel were both diagnosed after taking the test (Image: Dheeresh Turnbull) A pioneering genetic test is set to “turn the tide on prostate cancer”, saving thousands of lives every year. The simple at-home saliva test searches for markers in patients’ DNA to identify those at highest risk of the disease. Patients who … Read more