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Siantalsarn
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My father who is 82 is concerned about his prostate. He has had a rectal exam from a doctor recently but his mind won’t rest. He was hoping to attend a testing that had been set up locally but they are fully booked. I’m hoping to get him a home test can you recommend one as I’m worried about getting a counterfeit one.

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    Hi Siantalsarn, and welcome, I'm pretty sure no medical professional would recommend a PSA home test kit, but I'm surprised as your dad is so concerned and worried, your GP won't book him in for a blood test, I would be telling his doctor the emotional strain it is causing him, and if your dad has any familial link to prostate cancer, mention that too.

    Eddie

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    Hi Siantalsarn, and welcome, I'm pretty sure no medical professional would recommend a PSA home test kit, but I'm surprised as your dad is so concerned and worried, your GP won't book him in for a blood test, I would be telling his doctor the emotional strain it is causing him, and if your dad has any familial link to prostate cancer, mention that too.

    Eddie

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