This podcast version of our educational session recorded Thursday 4 Sept 2025 covers the latest in diagnostic pathways, risk stratification, and the evolving role of PSA testing and the digital rectal exam (DRE).
Key topics discussed in this episode:
- An overview of the current epidemiology of prostate cancer in the UK.
- A review of key risk factors, including the 1-in-4 lifetime risk for Black men.
- Practical application of the NICE NG12 guidelines and age-specific PSA thresholds.
- The Prostate Cancer Risk Management Programme for managing asymptomatic men.
- The evolution of the diagnostic pathway and the role of multi-parametric MRI.
- A critical appraisal of the digital rectal examination (DRE) in screening for prostate cancer.
- An introduction to the large-scale Transform screening trial, which is examining approaches beyond PSA testing.
- Professional resources and educational opportunities for healthcare professionals.