I have quite a few times on the forum encouraged members to have a PSA blood
test, to test for possible prostate cancer.
I myself have had a benign prostate diagnosed since May 2011, under Rotherham
General Hospital.
The simple PSA [ Prostate Specific Antigen ] blood teat shows the level of PSA in
the blood, with a safe reading of 4.0 ng/ml & below normal.
I had a Tranrectal biopsy test in 2011, where needles collect a number of tissue
samples, from the prostate gland, the results saying I did not have cancer.
I have PSA blood tests twice a year, my last one in December 2023 showed a reading
of 13.5 ng/ml which brought concern from my GP, but I explained to her that my
readings have been between 9 ng/ml & 14 ng/ml over the years.
In 2020 the consultant at Rotherham General Hospital wanted me to have a MRI scan,
but with covid etc, things did not go to plan.
But I had a MRI scan in 2023 for prostate cancer, my consultant said if they did not
contact me, then I did not have prostate cancer.
But I still have to have my PSA blood tests.
I would recommend all men 50 & above to get in touch with your GP surgery, & ask
for a PSA blood test, 2 minutes it takes, can save your life.