Prostate screening
Diagnostic tests Looking for signs of prostate cancer
A prostate screen involves a series of tests and assessments designed to detect signs of prostate cancer
About screening of the prostate
HCA UK offer prostate screening as part of our men's health screening programme. Alternatively, your consultant may recommend it if they suspect you have prostate cancer.
Need to know
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What happens during screening? icon plus
Your screen involves a few different things. During the physical exam, your consultant will gently insert their finger into your anus so they can check your prostate. This is known as a digital rectum examination (DRE).
They may also carry out a blood test, known as a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, which involves your doctor using a needle and syringe to take blood from a vein, usually in your arm. If you don't like having your blood taken, please let us know so we can make you more comfortable. You'll have a bladder scan and urine analysis as well as routine height, weight and blood pressure checks.
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How to prepare icon plus
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you and answer any questions you have. They'll also tell you how to prepare for your screen. -
After your assessments icon plus
You should be able to go home straight after your screen. Once the doctor has all your results, they'll let you know what happens next. They may refer you for further urology or prostate investigations, such as an MRI scan, which might be followed by a biopsy. Or they may suggest you have another screening in a year's time if your PSA blood test is normal.
Our prostate screening specialist
Our locations
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Prostate Centre
18 Devonshire Street
London W1G 7AQ
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344