Tests 'do more harm than good' - Jersey Evening Post

Dr Susan Turnbull also says that there is no definitive evidence that early diagnosis of the disease means sufferers have a greater chance of recovery.

Her conclusions will disappoint those who have been calling for ‘prostate specific antigen’ tests to be offered by Health to all men over the age of 50.

Saved life

In an autobiographical piece published in the JEP last week, BBC journalist Hamish Marett-Crosby said that a PSA test saved his life.

As a result of the test, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has received effective treatment. It was also announced this week that the Bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache, is recovering from the illness.