An interesting analysis of the use of the 'Free to Total' test that is requested by GFCT for all PSA results over 1.5.

For a definition of what Free to Total is, please see the Definitions page on our website :  Definitions page linkThe overall analysis has been added to the Statistics page on the website : Statistics page linkHere is the Summary of the analysisThe line to note is the percentage of cancer finds where the Free to Total Ratio is below 18% - 87.47% suggesting the FTR figure is a good indicator for early diagnosis.NUMBER OF CANCERS WHERE F/T AVAILABLE 918NUMBER OF CANCERS WHERE F/T RATIO 18% OR MORE (RED) 115PERCENTAGE OF FINDS WHERE F/T RATIO BELOW 18% 87.47%NUMBER OF CANCERS WHERE F/T RATIO 18% OR MORE (RED) ON ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE 44PERCENTAGE OF THESE AGAINST ALL F/T RATIO 18% OR MORE (RED) 38.27% We hope to add more analysis and advisories from consultants in the near future that ties in with this analysis.