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Aning J. Improving the early detection and management of prostate cancer. Practitioner April 2022;266(1857):11-15

Improving the early detection and management of prostate cancer

25 Apr 2022Pais-up subscribers

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. In men with possible symptoms of prostate cancer, an assessment of LUTS, relevant risk factors and past medical history is essential. NICE recommends performing a DRE; this will give an impression of prostate size. If the prostate feels malignant on DRE this should trigger a fast-track referral to secondary care, via a suspected cancer pathway referral even if the PSA is normal. A PSA test should also be offered to men with LUTS or an abnormal DRE.

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