Medical articles of PSA test

28/01/2026
Mr Aditya Raja
Urologist
PSA blood testing and prostate cancer diagnostics: what you need to know
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men in the UK. Early detection is key to effective treatment, and one of the main tools used by doctors is the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.
13/10/2025
Mr Carlo Andrea Bravi
Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon
Does a high PSA always mean prostate cancer?
In this article here, highly established consultant urological and robotic surgeon, Dr Carlo Andrea Bravi, discusses whether or not elevated PSA levels always indicate prostate cancer.
07/05/2025
Professor Senthil Nathan
Urologist
Smart screening for prostate cancer
One of the most common cancers in men is prostate cancer. Early detection offers the best chance of successful treatment, but widespread screening remains a complex issue due to the risks of overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment. Smart screening refers to a more targeted, informed approach - using available tools like the PSA test alongside patient-specific risk factors to decide who should be tested and when.
12/03/2025
Dr Anshumen Bhagat
GP
FAQs about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) checks
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test used to measure levels of PSA; a protein produced by the prostate gland. While some PSA is naturally present in the blood, elevated levels can indicate prostate conditions, including prostate cancer.
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03/02/2025
Mr Jeremy Crew
Urologist
What is a PSA test?
In one of our latest medical articles here at Top Doctors UK, highly skilled and trusted consultant urologist, Mr Jeremy Crew, tells us all we need to know about PSA tests.
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12/12/2024
Mr Marc Laniado
Urologist
Transforming prostate cancer care: The promise of focal therapy
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, yet its treatment often presents significant challenges. Conventional approaches like surgery or radiation therapy can effectively target the disease but are often accompanied by potential side effects, such as urinary incontinence or sexual dysfunction. Focal therapy, an innovative treatment option, is transforming the landscape of prostate cancer care, offering a less invasive approach while preserving quality of life.
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11/12/2024
Mr Mathias Winkler
Urologist
What is a PSE test, and how accurate is it?
The PSE test refers to a Prostate-Specific Episwitch test, a new precision medicine tool used to evaluate the presence of prostate cancer. This test was developed in the UK by Oxford university scientists and clinically validated by clinician scientists from Imperial College (Matt Winkler) and East Anglia University (Dmitry Pshezhetskiy). It measures a person's epigenetic signature, which is how our genes are expressed throughout our lives under the influence of the environment, lifestyle and diet. Find out more in this informative article.
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25/11/2024
Mr Karan Wadhwa
Urologist
PSA and concerns about prostate cancer
One of the major symptoms of prostate cancer is the prostate getting bigger. However, not every case of prostate enlargement suggests or leads to cancer – sometimes, the prostate increases in size on its own as time goes by, in a phenomenon called benign prostate enlargement (BPE). An enlarged prostate will produce a prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a type of protein that will be present in the blood, regardless of the cause of the enlargement. In this article, consultant urologist Mr Karan Wadhwa explains more about the relationship between PSA and prostate cancer concerns.
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21/03/2024
Mr Ashwin Sridhar
Consultant Urologist and Robotic Prostate and Bladder Cancer Surgeon
PSA testing: When should you consider it?
The topic of when to have a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test is crucial for many men, particularly as they grow older. The PSA test is a blood test primarily used to screen for prostate cancer by measuring the level of PSA in the blood. While the PSA test can help detect early signs of prostate cancer, the decision to take this test should be made after careful consideration and discussion with a healthcare provider. In his latest online article, Mr Ashwin Sridhar explores key considerations and guidelines to help decide when it might be appropriate to have a PSA test.
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22/06/2023
Mr Vivek Wadhwa
Urologist
Treatment and monitoring of patients with prostate cancer: Expert insight on current approaches
After receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer, patients require careful monitoring through PSA testing, even following successful treatment, to ensure they stay well. In this article, we hear from revered consultant urological surgeon Mr Vivek Wadhwa on the principal approaches used to treat and monitor patients with prostate cancer.
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