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1. What is the free PSA test?

last reviewed: 06.06.2007

2. I'm having 'watch and wait' surveillance for prostate cancer. How often should my PSA be checked? Are there any guidelines or is it at my doctor's discretion?

last reviewed: 11.07.2007

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

last reviewed: 27.07.2005

4. I had a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer two years ago. My PSA is now rising and my doctors suspect the cancer is coming back. What can be done about this?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

5. Is screening available for prostate cancer?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

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

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

7. 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

8. 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

9. I am going to have a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. My PSA level is raised. Will it go back to normal after the operation? If it does, does this mean I am cured?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

10. I had a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer last year but my specialist still checks my PSA levels when I go for a check up. Why is this, as I no longer have a prostate?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

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