The new service can help assess prostate cancer risk in men.
The first patients have now had their scans through our new self referral private prostate cancer screening service, which launched on 1 October.
Designed for men without symptoms who want a clearer understanding of their prostate health, the service uses MRI to identify changes that may need further investigation. Eligible men can book directly through our website, without a GP referral or a previous PSA blood test.
The service is available to men aged 50 to 74 who do not have significant symptoms of prostate cancer. Black men can access it from age 45 because of their higher risk of developing the condition. The scan takes less than 20 minutes, involves no ionising radiation and requires no injection. The £550 fee includes the scan and specialist reporting by an experienced consultant radiologist. Professor Anwar Padhani, our Lead Consultant for MRI and an internationally recognised expert in prostate cancer, leads the service. “MRI has become a powerful tool for assessing prostate cancer risk more accurately,” he said. “Used responsibly, it can help identify cancers that need treatment, while sparing many men unnecessary procedures. This service is about informed reassurance, not replacing NHS care.” MRI cannot diagnose prostate cancer on its own. If a scan identifies an area of concern, the patient’s GP will manage onward referral for any necessary investigations. As an independent medical charity, we reinvest income from private services in advanced imaging and research, helping support the Centre’s wider work.
To find out more or book a scan, visit www.stricklandscanner.org.uk/prostateIV
