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EPISODE · Dec 13, 2024 · 38 MIN

PSA : Should you get a prostate test? #2

from Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine · host Dr Mike Forsythe | Dr Matt Clarke - Performance Medicine

Find out about the PSA test for prostate cancer and what factors might mean you are at higher risk of prostate cancer. In this episode we break down whether or not you should have a PSA blood test and the benefits and risks of this.A lot of people are urging men to get their PSA checked, but this doesn't necessarily align with NHS advice. What is the PSA test? And why isn't it used for screening of prostate cancer?Dr Matt and Dr Mike take off the gloves for a bit of healthy sparring on this crucial topicIn a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.Subscribe to Beyond the Limits, our myth-busting fortnightly podcast, to get clear insights on the latest health trends, wellness fads, and performance medicine breakthroughs.We cut through the confusion so you can be better informed and in control of your health.

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Find out about the PSA test for prostate cancer and what factors might mean you are at higher risk of prostate cancer. In this episode we break down whether or not you should have a PSA blood test and the benefits and risks of this.A lot of people...

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