World Cancer Day – 4 February

PSA and Prostate Cancer – What You Need to Know this World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, encourage early detection, and empower people with knowledge about their health. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and early detection can be lifesaving. In this blog, we’ll explain what PSA is, why it matters and answer some of the most common questions men have about prostate health and screening.

How common is Prostate Cancer?

In the UK over 64, 000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, with around 1 in 8 men affected at some point in their lives making it the most common cancer in men.

What is a PSA and Why Does it Matter?

PSA or prostate specific antigen is a protein produced by the prostate gland, and elevated levels in the blood can sometimes indicate prostate conditions, including prostate cancer. A PSA test measures the level of PSA in your blood.

It is important to note however, that PSA levels can also rise due to non-cancerous causes, such as benign prostate enlargement, infections or inflammation. Regular PSA testing, especially for men over 50 or those at higher risk, is a vital step in early detection.

Why is PSA testing important for early detection?

Prostate cancer often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. PSA testing can help identify potential concerns before symptoms appear, when treatment options may be more effective.

Early detection can:

Improve outcomes
Offer more treatment choices
Provide peace of mind

Who is most at risk of prostate cancer?

You are at higher risk of prostate cancer if you are

Aged 50 or over
Have a family history of prostate cancer
Are of Black ethnicity, where prostate cancer risk is higher
Are experiencing urinary changes or concerns

What are the limitations of PSA Testing?

Because PSA levels can be elevated for reasons other than prostate cancer it can result in ‘false positives’ leading to unnecessary biopsies or ‘false negatives’ missing prostate cancer cases.

Obesity can mask elevated levels of PSA, meaning men with a higher BMI can sometimes be missed.

Introducing the Advanced PSA Test

The Advanced PSA test from Randox Health looks beyond total PSA testing alone. It includes additional markers to calculate a unique prostate cancer risk score.

This novel approach can:

Improve risk assessment
Reduce unnecessary anxiety
Reduce unnecessary procedures Support more informed clinical decisions

For individuals at higher risk, they’ll know early on and for individuals at lower risk they can avoid unnecessary stress and follow up tests.

At Randox Health, our testing is designed to provide greater clarity, supporting earlier and more personalised insights into prostate health.

World Cancer Day: Taking action starts with awareness

On World Cancer Day, we encourage conversations about early detection and informed testing. Understanding your PSA results — and what they truly mean — can be an important step in protecting long-term health.

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World Cancer Day – 4 February

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