Getting diagnosed with prostate cancer

Your GP will ask about your general health and any urinary symptoms you may have. They may also do some general tests and examine your prostate gland.

Your GP should arrange for you to see a prostate cancer specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to prostate cancer.

There isn't a national screening programme for prostate cancer. This is because there isn't a reliable test that can pick up prostate cancer that needs treatment at an early stage.

You have a number of tests to check for prostate cancer. These may include a digital rectal examination, a PSA blood test, scans and a biopsy.