Are you worried about prostate cancer.
23rd January 2025
According to the Daily Mail, 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Here at GP Care Now we can talk through your concerns and help you decide on which investigations you should have.
We can offer you a PSA test. This is a blood test which detects “prostate specific antigen” in your blood, a raised level of which could be a sign of prostate cancer. This along with a digital rectal examination can help to detect prostate cancers at an early stage.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/should-i-have-psa-test/
We would recommend all men over 50 have a PSA test and those at increased risk. You are at increased risk of prostate cancer if you have a family history, are of black ethnic origin or if you are overweight.
We also offer the Episwitch test.
https://www.gpcarenow.com/services/prostate-episwitch-cancer-test
This is a diagnostic test that uses epigenetic markers to assess the likelihood of prostate cancer. It’s a non-invasive blood test designed to identify changes in the genetic material of prostate cells that may indicate the presence of prostate cancer or other abnormalities.
The idea behind the EpiSwitch test is that these epigenetic changes are more reliable indicators of cancer than other methods like traditional PSA tests, which can have a high rate of false positives or negatives.
What else can you do?
Keeping yourself healthy by eating well and exercising regularly can help to prevent prostate cancer as can reducing your alcohol intake.
For more information or support about prostate cancer please visit https://prostatecanceruk.org/ or book an appointment today at GP Care now and speak to one of our expert doctors who can guide you through the process of having a prostate test.