
What is the PSA test? - Cancer Research UK
Understanding your PSA test results. PSA is usually measured in nanograms per millilitre of blood (ng/ml). There is no single PSA reading that is considered normal. The reading varies from …
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing | Cancer Research UK
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 people with a …
Screening for prostate cancer - Cancer Research UK
It's normal for all men to have some PSA in their blood. A high level of PSA can be a sign of prostate cancer. But your PSA level can also be raised because of other conditions that aren't …
Treatment if your prostate cancer comes back
PSA levels are usually extremely low (below the normal range) about a month after surgery. You may hear your doctor saying that your PSA level is undetectable. Your doctor will monitor your …
Tests for prostate cancer - Cancer Research UK
PSA blood test. The PSA test measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA it’s a protein made by both normal and cancerous prostate cells. It’s normal for all …
Prostate cancer incidence statistics | Cancer Research UK
Prostate cancer incidence trends clearly reflect incidental detection of asymptomatic disease through transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and prostate specific antigen (PSA) …
A study of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for men with …
The researchers found the PSA level reduced to a very low level in many of the men taking part. The trial recruited 172 men who had localised prostate cancer. Their average age was 64. The …
Seeing your GP when you are worried about prostate cancer
PSA blood test . 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. A high level of PSA can be a sign of cancer. But a …
Referral to a prostate cancer specialist | Cancer Research UK
PSA level is higher than would be expected for someone of your age; prostate feels abnormal to your doctor after an examination; You usually see a urologist. This is a doctor who specialises …
Follow up after prostate cancer treatment | Cancer Research UK
In some hospitals, you might be able to have your PSA test done at your GP. Your doctor and clinical nurse specialist will then monitor the results and contact you if there is a problem. …