PSA stands for Prostate-Specific Antigen, and is a protein made by the prostate gland. This test looks for elevated levels of PSA in your blood, which may signal issues that cause prostate issues, including prostate cancer. Your age, family history, and symptoms are considered alongside your PSA test results to give your GP a comprehensive understanding of whether you may need to be referred for further investigations.

While a PSA test does not diagnose you with prostate cancer, it is an important first step to check for any issues with your prostate.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Australian men, with around 1 in 5 men at risk of being diagnosed in their lifetime. In the early stages of prostate cancer, many men do not experience any immediate symptoms, or may disregard them as general problems of getting older that aren’t related to cancer. By testing earlier, you can improve your health outcomes by diagnosing and treating an issue before it worsens.

All participants who fall within the age demographics listed here are eligible for testing. If you have a family history of prostate cancer, you are eligible for a Medicare-funded PSA test every 11 months. If you do not have an identified risk, you are eligible for a Medicare-funded PSA test every 23 months.

To receive PSA blood testing onboard our Heart Trucks, you don’t need a referral or an appointment – all walk-ins are welcome! The only thing you need to provide on the day are the details of your treating GP, so we can send them the results of your test to discuss with you.

You will receive a phone call from us after your appointment, and your results will be sent back to your treating GP for further discussion.