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Prostate Cancer Foundation warns against at-home test (opens original article in a new tab)

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The Prostate Cancer Foundation advises men to avoid at-home PSA tests, citing reliability concerns and the risk of misinterpretation.

  • Prostate Cancer Foundation warns against at-home PSA tests due to potential unreliability.
  • Self-test results may cause unnecessary anxiety or false reassurance if not interpreted by a clinician.
  • Foundation expresses concern over increased marketing of home tests and their possible exploitation of GP access difficulties.

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