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Men's Health

Prostate Screening and Diagnostic Clinic

The 3fivetwo Healthcare Prostate service is delivered via our team of Consultantant Urologists. The prostate package can be tailored to your individual needs and ranges from a Urology consultation through diagnostic assessment to surgery if required.

The package typically includes: 

• Consultation and examination,
• PSA blood tests,
• Ultrasound scan 
• Ultrasound guided biopsy (if required)
• Discussion of test results, advice and treatment options
• Care management plan

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

Many men with prostate cancer often have no symptoms. If symptoms appear, they can include:

• Blood in the urine
• The need to urinate frequently, especially at night
• Weak or interrupted urine flow
• Pain or burning feeling while urinating
• The inability to urinate
• Constant pain in the lower back, pelvis, or upper thighs

It is important to note that these symptoms are also caused by other prostate problems that are not cancer, such as an infection or an enlarged prostate.

Prostate Cancer Screening

Screening involves looking for signs of disease in people who have no symptoms. Prostate cancer screening looks for early-stage disease when treatment may be more effective. The main screening tools for prostate cancer are the digital rectal examination (DRE) and the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. The DRE and PSA test cannot tell if you have cancer; they can only suggest the need for further tests.

• What is the DRE?
  The DRE or digital (finger) rectal examination is a quick exam for checking the health of the prostate. For this test, the doctor inserts a gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum. This allows the doctor to feel the back portion of the prostate for size and any irregular or abnormally firm areas.

• What is the PSA test?
  PSA stands for "prostate-specific antigen." PSA is a substance produced by cells from the prostate gland and released into the blood. The PSA test measures the PSA level in the blood. A small amount of blood is drawn from the arm. The doctor checks the blood to see if the PSA level is normal. The doctor may also use this test to check for any increase in your PSA level compared to your last PSA test.

• As a rule, the higher the PSA level in the blood, the more likely a prostate problem is present. But many factors, such as age and race, can affect PSA levels. Some prostate glands produce more PSA than others. 
• PSA levels can also be affected by Certain medical procedures, an enlarged prostate and prostate infection

 

Consultants: (click name to view bio)

• Dr John McKnight

  Dr John McKnight