Welcome to Our Skin, a Personal Discovery Podcast. Each week, host Holly Frey showcases a personal story from someone who lives–and thrives!--while managing psoriasis. Being diagnosed with a chronic skin condition can throw anyone off track, but Our Skin guests have a message of hope: a diagnosis can be an opportunity to discover new things about ourselves, our grit, and our power. In addition to these tales of hope, Frey and her guests plunge into the jaw-dropping, bizarre, and occasionally ...
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Join us on this insightful episode of The Private GP Podcast with host Alya Shakir and her guest, Dr. Mohammad Mohseyni, a senior GP at City Walk-In Clinic. Today, we dive deep into the intricacies of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and its role in prostate cancer screening.
Alya and Dr. Mohseyni discuss everything from the implications of raised PSA levels to genetic factors influencing cancer risk.
Key Insights:
- Understanding PSA Blood Test Limitations: Discover why PSA levels can fluctuate due to factors unrelated to cancer, and the importance of clinical context in interpreting results.
- Genetic Risk Factors: Learn about the significant influence of family history and specific genetic markers like the BRCA2 gene on prostate cancer risk.
"One in four people who have raised prostate may have prostate cancer."
Tune in to this episode for essential insights on proactive health measures and the importance of early detection. 🎧 Listen now!
The Private GP podcast is produced by Walk in Clinic in London, UK.
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