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1. • • The GP will assess your risk of having prostate cancer based on a number of factors, including your PSA levels and the results of your prostate examination, as well as your age, family history and ethnic group. If you’re at risk, you should be referred to hospital to discuss the options of further tests.
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     Understanding prostate cancer: symptoms, causes and treatment

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   How does a GP assess my risk of prostate cancer?

   • The GP will assess your risk of having prostate cancer based on a number of factors, including your PSA levels and the results of your prostate examination, as well as your age, family history and ethnic group. If you're at risk, you should be referred to hospital to discuss the options of further tests.

   Prostate cancer - Diagnosis - NHS

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   Should I go to a GP if I have prostate cancer?

   • If you have symptoms that could be caused by prostate cancer, you should visit a GP. There's no single, definitive test for prostate cancer. The GP will discuss the pros and cons of the various tests with you to try to avoid unnecessary anxiety. The GP is likely to:

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   Can a PSA test diagnose prostate cancer?

   • A PSA test on its own doesn't normally diagnose prostate cancer. Your GP will discuss the possible benefits and risks of having a PSA test with you. Men over 50 can usually ask their doctor for a free PSA blood test. When your doctor examines you, it might include feeling your prostate gland.

   Seeing your GP when you are worried about prostate cancer

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   How does a doctor test for prostate cancer?

   • Your doctor might do some general tests. They may check your blood pressure, heart rate and temperature. Depending on your symptoms, they may also ask you to have a blood test and examine your prostate gland. PSA is a protein made by both normal and cancerous prostate cells. It's normal for all men to have some PSA in their blood.

   Seeing your GP when you are worried about prostate cancer

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   Can a 70-year-old man test for prostate cancer?

   • Men with a family history of prostate cancer and/or Black men are told “we strongly recommend you speak to your GP about your risk”. Furthermore, whilst the NHS advice acknowledges that “most research into PSA testing has been among men aged between 50 and 69” there is no guidance for men aged 70+.

   PSA blood test - NHS guidelines and Prostate Cancer UK’s risk checker

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   Can a raised PSA level mean a man has prostate cancer?

   • A raised PSA level can mean a man has prostate cancer but the PSA test can also miss cancer. A raised PSA level can: Any asymptomatic man, aged 50 and over can make an appointment with their GP to discuss having the PSA test. GPs should not proactively raise the issue with asymptomatic men.

   Prostate cancer risk management programme: overview

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3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › prostate-cancerProstate cancer - Diagnosis - NHS

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   The GP will assess your risk of having prostate cancer based on a number of factors, including your PSA levels and the results of your prostate examination, as well as your age, family history and ethnic group.

4. prostatecanceruk.org › risk-checkCheck your risk in 30 seconds | Prostate Cancer UK

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   It's the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don't have symptoms. Find out about your risk now.

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6. prostatecanceruk.org › are-you-at-riskProstate Cancer Risk Factors | Prostate Cancer UK

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   Prostate cancer risk factors include age, race, family history. Genetics, such as having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variant, can also be a factor. Read more to find out whether you’re at risk of prostate cancer.

7. prostatecanceruk.org › for-health-professionalsPSA blood test - NHS guidelines and Prostate Cancer UK’s risk ...

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   Balanced information on the PSA blood test. NHS guidelines and Prostate Cancer UK’s risk checker. What is the PSA blood test? It is a measure of the amount of prostate-specific antigen (a protein) in your blood stream. It can show if there’s anything wrong with your prostate.

8. www.nhsinform.scot › prostate-cancerProstate cancer - NHS inform

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   Oct 9, 2024 · Your GP will assess your risk of having prostate cancer based on a number of factors, including your PSA levels, the results of your DRE, and your age, family history and ethnic group. If you are at risk, you should be referred to hospital to discuss the options of further tests.

9. www.cancerresearchuk.org › about-cancer › prostateSeeing your GP when you are worried about prostate cancer

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   You might go to see your GP because you're worried about prostate cancer. This might be because you know someone with it or have heard about prostate cancer or the PSA test in the news. Or you might have some urinary symptoms, such as difficulty passing urine.

10. www.gov.uk › guidance › prostate-cancer-riskProstate cancer risk management programme: overview

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    Jan 1, 2015 · The NHS Prostate Cancer Risk Management Programme (PCRMP) provides GPs and primary care professionals with information to counsel asymptomatic men aged 50 and over who ask about prostate...