We have been aware of the importance a review and analysis of our data might have for research purposes for some time, particularly given it now covers more than 154,033 results from over 103,000, men in more than 77,000 different postcodes in the UK.

We are delighted to announce, the launch of a two-year project with Manchester University covering not only an analysis of our results but also men's attitudes to genetic testing and other factors which could help improve the diagnostic pathway for prostate health conditions for future generations. At the end of the two-year project, they will produce a peer reviewed paper for publication in leading medical journals. It is hoped that the evidence acquired by this research will help persuade the National Screening Council of the need for a PSA Screening program for all men in the UK.

To this extent ALL men who have received an "abnormal" letter (Red or Amber or top quartile Green) between 2010 and 2020 will be contacted over the next few months to ask whether, having previously indicated they would be happy to help with research, they are willing to take part.

We would appeal therefore to EVERYONE who has received any of these coloured letters over this period to participate in this very important work. Even if you have already kindly supplied information about your diagnosis, involvement in this project will be a HUGE help to us as the questionnaire whilst only taking 10/15 minutes to complete has a number of key questions in areas such as genetics which will enable the Researchers to write a much more meaningful report at the end of the project. Moreover, even if your letter was a Green one, involvement in the research will be invaluable to us, particularly if your score was at the upper end of the range for your age.

PLEASE feel free to share this with any of your friends who may have had a test result either directly from us or from one of the many Prostate Cancer Support Groups, Masonic Lodges, Lions Clubs, Rotary, or other Groups for whom we send out the results. The more responses we can get the better and the more chance we have of making a REAL difference. If you would like to participate in the research, please click this link and answer the questions.

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