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Q&As on this topic

1. Can you tell me what is meant by 'free' and 'bound' PSA?

last reviewed: 27.07.2005

2. Can you tell me how doctors work out the stage of a prostate cancer?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

3. How reliable is PSA measurement in diagnosing prostate cancer?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

4. My husband has just been diagnosed as having prostate cancer. His specialist has told him he needs a bone scan. Why is this?

last reviewed: 13.07.2007

5. I have been told I have prostate cancer. The doctors say I must have a transrectal ultrasound test. Can you explain this?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

6. I've read that there is a new test for prostate cancer called the PCA3 test. Can tell me about it?

last reviewed: 03.10.2007

7. My father has been referred urgently to specialist in prostate disease due to the results of recent tests the GP has done. What is likely to happen at this appointment?

last reviewed: 03.08.2005

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