Prostate screening under scrutiny

After two recent studies concluded routine screening for prostate cancerit may do more harm than good, it has come under further scrutiny

European researchers found the current prostate specific antigen (PSA) test cannot reliably rule out a future diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Another article, also in the British Medical Journal, found the long-term benefits of screening were unclear.

Although there is no formal screening in the UK, PSA testing is on the rise.

It is not offered as standard but men can ask their GP for the test.