Prostate cancer waiting times could be radically cut by an ‘extremely encouraging’ 20 minute test, scientists have revealed. The new ultrasound test can detect the vast majority of tumours and ...

The process uses existing ultrasound equipment which is ... Instead, the onus is on men to request a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test from their GP once they are over 50.

The urine test “now empowers patients to collect their samples in the comfort of their homes, a significant step forward in ...

Researchers at Vanderbilt and the University of Michigan have shown that a simple at-home urine test for prostate cancer screening is highly accurate.

Using existing ultrasound equipment instead of expensive MRI scanners, the test could lead to early prostate cancer detection and prove to be cost-effective for patients. The new technique has ...

The new imaging test begins by injecting ... the patient’s bloodstream to the prostate. The team uses a technique known as super resolution ultrasound imaging (SRUI) to track these microbubbles ...

The test can differentiate between various grades of cancer, helping men avoid unnecessary biopsies. Traditional approaches to prostate cancer screening involve blood tests, MRI, and biopsies.

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: A blood test measures PSA levels ... Post-void Residual (PVR) Measurement: Ultrasound or catheterization determines how much urine remains in the bladder after ...

Image caption, The ultrasound image highlights changed ... the number of people sent for unnecessary and often risky tests." Prostate cancer is not always life-threatening and can be cured if ...