Table 2.

Extract from the NICE suspected cancer: recognition and referral guidelines (NG12) 2015 [3]

1.6.1 Refer men using a suspected cancer referral pathway (for an appointment within 2 weeks) for prostate cancer if their prostate feels malignant on digital rectal examination

1.6.2 Consider a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal examination to assess for prostate cancer in men with:

Any lower urinary tract symptoms, such as nocturia, urinary frequency, hesitancy, urgency or retention or

Erectile dysfunction or

Visible haematuria

1.6.3 Refer men using a suspected cancer referral pathway (for an appointment within 2 weeks) for prostate cancer if their PSA levels are above the age-specific reference range