PSA Awareness Day Gibraltar
Prostate Cancer Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Health Authority will be at John Mackintosh Square (The Piazza) for Prostate Cancer Awareness Day, supported by the GHA Mobile Health Unit.
Book before you attend
Please make sure you have an allocated appointment before attending on Saturday 14 November.
How to book your appointment
The service is being organised by appointment to provide an appropriate consultation, maintain patient safety and minimise unnecessary waiting.
Booking line opening times
Monday 9 November – Wednesday 11 November
11:00am – 3:00pm
Patients will be given an allocated appointment time for Saturday 14 November.
Your visit to the GHA Mobile Health Unit
The GHA Mobile Health Unit will be present at John Mackintosh Square (The Piazza) on Saturday 14 November from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
People attending will have the opportunity to speak to a healthcare professional about prostate health, possible symptoms and their individual risk.
Following the consultation, and where clinically appropriate, individuals attending the event may be offered a PSA blood test.
The benefits and limitations of PSA testing will be explained during the consultation, allowing each person to make an informed decision based on their circumstances.
Be aware of changes in your body
Prostate cancer, particularly in its early stages, may cause no symptoms. However, persistent changes or something that is not normal for you should not be ignored.
An informed decision, not a diagnosis
A PSA blood test can provide useful information about prostate health, but it cannot diagnose prostate cancer on its own.
PSA levels may be raised for reasons other than cancer, including an enlarged prostate, infection or inflammation.
A PSA result within the expected range also does not completely rule out prostate cancer.
The benefits and limitations of PSA testing will therefore be explained by the GHA nurse during the consultation, allowing each person to make an informed decision based on their circumstances.
Most importantly, a PSA result should never be used as a reason to ignore ongoing or new symptoms.
Want to attend PSA Awareness Day?
Call the Primary Care Centre to request your appointment.
200 54221
Monday 9 November – Wednesday 11 November
11:00am – 3:00pm
Please help us spread the word
Share this information with family, friends and colleagues who may wish to attend. Remember that appointments must be booked in advance and walk-ins will not be available on Saturday 14 November.