The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. It can help to diagnose prostate cancer.

The role of the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test in investigating cancer and guidance for GPs in using the PSA as a first-line investigation.

Treatment if your prostate cancer comes back Your prostate cancer might come back after having treatment to try to cure it. If this happens it is called recurrent or relapsed prostate cancer.

Tests for prostate cancer There are a number of tests to check for prostate cancer. These include an examination or your prostate, a PSA blood test and scans. The specialist might take a …

If your cancer has not spread, the doctor combines your Grade Group, PSA and TNM stage. They put your cancer into one of the 5 Cambridge Prognostic Groups (CPGs). Find out more about …

You might have a number of tests to check for testicular cancer. This includes blood tests and scans such as an ultrasound scan.

The PSA test and screening PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. It’s a protein made by both normal and cancerous prostate cells. It's normal for all men to have some PSA in their blood. …

You might have active surveillance if you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer that doesn't need treatment straight away. Watchful waiting is another way of monitoring your cancer.

You might have a number of tests to check for bowel cancer. This includes a test that looks for tiny traces of blood in a sample of poo (FIT) and a test to look at the inside of your bowel …

Survival for prostate cancer is generally good, particularly if you are diagnosed early. Your outlook (prognosis) depends on several factors.