04.15.10 Posted in Cancer Prostate Treatment, PCA3, PSA, Prostate by admin
The use of the PCA3 prostate test (Prostate CAncer gene 3) as a prostate cancer screening tool is becoming more widespread. Five areas of use can be considered.
The first use is for men who have had a raised PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level and one or more negative biopsies. When used in conjunction with the PSA test, [...]
12.17.09 Posted in Duncan Harriss, Nottingham Urology, PCA3, PSA by admin
Through Duncan Harriss’ Nottingham Urology, groups of men have already used the PCA3 test to determine the presence of prostate cancer and this has cost them £450. The test is currently not available on the NHS