Diagnosis & testsCurrent
My PSA is raised – what happens next?
A clear explanation of what a raised PSA means, why it does not by itself diagnose prostate cancer, and what may happen next.
Open resource: My PSA is raised – what happens next? →Health information, explained clearly
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Educational resources
The library will grow across health topics. The first resources cover the early prostate assessment pathway.
Diagnosis & testsCurrent
What is a prostate MRI?
What a prostate MRI is, why it may be recommended, and how the scan can help guide the next step.
Open resource: What is a prostate MRI? →Diagnosis & testsCurrent
Preparing for your prostate MRI
Practical information to help you know what to expect before a prostate MRI and what to check with the imaging team.
Open resource: Preparing for your prostate MRI →Clinical governance
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Medical evidence, guidance and treatment pathways change. We therefore do not treat educational content as permanently current.
Each resource carries review information. Content can be revised, replaced or withdrawn when evidence, guidance or clinical context changes.
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Current — reviewed and within its planned review period.
Under review — being reassessed because its review date has been reached or relevant guidance may have changed.
Withdrawn — no longer presented as current educational material.
A resource may be reviewed earlier than its planned date whenever clinically important information changes.
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