Question about PSA test

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Hi everyone. In my previous post I explained that my father, grandfather and great grandfather all died from prostate cancer in their 40s. And that I've started having problems with urinating. I'm 47.

I have a PSA test on the 28th. My GP practice have said to avoid any vigorous activity for 48 hours before the test. I workout so I'll obviously stop that. My job isn't physical but I'm constantly on my feet and average around 15k steps per day. So it's ok to continue as normal before my test, obviously I won't workout for two days prior.

  • Good morning  . It should be fine to carry on with your normal job as your body is already accustomed to doing it. The general advice is to avoid VIGOROUS activities, in other words, anything which might put extra strain on the pelvic area and that includes ejaculation or something which might affect the prostate like cycling.

    All the best for the 28th and let's hope you get a low result.

  • Good Morning  

    Further to the great post above here's our guide to The PSA Test for Prostate Cancer.

    Here's to a low PSA result on 28th.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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