What not to do before taking a PSA Tests

Hi folks,

One of the things i found during treatment was the fact that there was not enough information regarding the dew days before having a PSA test for prostate cancer. In some obscure pulication I found it is recomended that men should not have sex, especially with ejaculation for a few days before having a PSA test as it can cause the test to give an eroneouse reading. 

I just wondered if anyone else has found this to be the case? I was not told this at my GP's surgery nor have I found it in a lot of liturature I have read. Brian

  • That's very interesting Brian, do you remember the name of the publication?

    You're more than welcome to get our cancer nurses thoughts on this by calling 0808 800 4040 but I'm sure other members will join in and share their experiences once they've come across this post.

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator