PSA Testing: The Conversation Men Aren’t Having (But Should)

Описание: Healthwatch Worcestershire are conducting a survey on PSA testing and prostate cancer treatment. Have you had a PSA test, or considered having one?

We’re looking to understand what influenced your decision and whether information about possible prostate cancer treatments played a role.
Your anonymous responses will help inform better decision-making.

Click the link below to find out more and complete the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QMNPMSK

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introducing Healthwatch & Prostate Cancer Awareness
00:49 – What Surveys Reveal About Men’s Experiences
01:10 – Why PSA Testing Matters & GP Barriers
01:55 – The Reality: 12,000 Men Lost Each Year
02:25 – Why Early Testing Matters
02:55 – Phil’s Story: Missed Opportunities & Late Diagnosis
04:57 – The Variation Problem: GP Inconsistency Across Worcestershire
05:54 – PSA Testing Frequency: The 2 Year GP Issue
07:09 – Understanding the NHS PSA Testing Guidelines
07:56 – Who Is Most at Risk? Ethnicity & Family History
10:33 – Why Some GPs Hesitate Over PSA Testing
11:41 – MRI, Biopsy & Modern Diagnosis Pathways
12:20 – Identifying High Risk Men Today
13:32 – Should Screening Target BRCA1 & BRCA2 Carriers?
16:10 – The TRANSFORM Trial & Data Collection Goals
18:05 – The TRANSFORM Trial & The Urgent Need for Action Now
20:33 – Active Surveillance vs. Advanced Disease
21:37 – Living With Stage 4: Phil’s Quality of Life Today
22:48 – What Men Should Do When GPs Refuse PSA Tests
24:02 – What Support Group Data Shows (8–12% Elevated Results)
26:12 – Why PSA Testing Should Be NHS Funded
27:06 – The Call to Action: Ending Inequality in Prostate Cancer Testing