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The Talking TradesmanToday I went and had a PSA blood test. Why? Because prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men in the UK, and with both my dad and grandfather having had prostate cancer, it’s something I need to take seriously. But I also wanted to post this because I know there’s something that puts a lot of men off getting checked. You don’t have to have the finger examination. The PSA test is simply a blood test. A digital rectal examination is no longer a standard part of diagnosing prostate cancer in the UK, and you can choose to have a PSA blood test without one. So don’t let embarrassment be the reason you don’t have the conversation. Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50, and if you’re 50 or over, it’s worth speaking to your GP about your risk and whether a PSA test is right for you. If you’re at higher risk, including having a family history of prostate cancer or being Black, Prostate Cancer UK recommends having that conversation from 45. And perhaps the most important statistic of all: Most men with early prostate cancer have NO symptoms. That’s why knowing your risk matters. I’ve had mine done today. It took a few minutes and a small tube of blood. If this reel makes even one bloke speak to his GP who otherwise wouldn’t have bothered, it’s done its job. Don’t ignore it because you feel fine. Know your risk. Have the conversation. 💙 #ProstateCancer #ProstateCancerAwareness #MensHealth #PSATest #GetChecked
On the profile · Aug 16, 14:03