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Prostate Smart Screening at The Canmore Clinic, Dunfermline

A comprehensive, one-visit prostate health assessment — consultant-led, evidence-based, and unhurried. Delivered in collaboration with The London Clinic.

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Why Prostate Screening Matters — And Why It Doesn't Need to Be Frightening

Prostate conditions are common, particularly as men get older, and many are benign and highly manageable. When prostate cancer does occur, early detection significantly improves outcomes and broadens the range of treatment options available.

Importantly, screening does not automatically mean invasive tests or treatment. The vast majority of men who undergo prostate screening do not need any further invasive testing. In many cases, it simply provides clarity and reassurance.

Yet many men delay seeking help — often due to embarrassment, uncertainty about what tests might involve, or simply not knowing that screening is available. At present, the UK does not run a nationwide prostate cancer screening programme, so it’s up to individuals to seek assessment themselves.

Prostate Smart Screening at The Canmore Clinic changes that. It’s a structured, consultant-led service designed to give you a complete picture of your prostate health in a single, unhurried visit.

Prostate Smart Screening

A comprehensive, one-visit prostate health assessment

£625

Prostate Smart Screening is available at The Canmore Clinic for men who wish to understand their prostate cancer risk or investigate concerning urinary symptoms in a structured, evidence-based way.

We work in conjunction with The London Clinic, regional private hospitals and local NHS services if further follow-up or advanced imaging is required

What is included in Prostate Smart Screening?

A detailed review of your medical history, family history, symptoms, and risk factors — with time to ask questions and discuss concerns openly.

Who is Prostate Smart Screening for?

Prostate Smart Screening is designed for self-paying patients who’d like a clear, proactive check on their prostate health — with time to ask questions and understand what the results mean.

At present, the UK does not run a nationwide prostate cancer screening programme. Even so, some men choose to be assessed, especially if they have risk factors, new concerns, or simply want a baseline for future comparison.

This screening may be particularly suitable if you:

  • Would like a proactive prostate health check and a personalised discussion of your risk
  • Are aged 40+ and have a close family history of prostate cancer (or certain related cancers such as breast cancer)
  • Are aged 40+ and are of Black African or Black Caribbean heritage, where the lifetime risk of prostate cancer is higher
  • Have urinary changes such as a weaker flow, increased frequency, urgency, or waking at night to pass urine
  • Are aged 50+ and would like reassurance or a baseline assessment, even if you feel well

By identifying potential issues early, you can take appropriate action sooner — whether that’s reassurance, monitoring, or timely onward investigation if needed.

 

 

The Benefits of Early Prostate Screening

Peace of Mind Through Clarity

For many men, screening confirms that symptoms are benign or age-related. Having clear information removes uncertainty and reduces anxiety about “what ifs.” As Mr Dreyer explains, timely screening in the majority of cases simply provides reassurance that you can relax.

A Clear Baseline for the Future

Screening establishes an accurate baseline that allows changes to be monitored over time. Your results also help determine how often future screening should be done — giving you a tailored follow-up plan you can pursue through your GP or through The Canmore Clinic.

Early Identification When Follow-Up Is Needed

If changes are detected, they are often identified at an early, more manageable stage. The earlier we catch prostate cancer, the more options are usually available — and that option doesn’t have to be treatment. It often is simply surveillance and monitoring.

What Happens After Your Screening?

Every patient leaves with clear results and a tailored plan — there are no unanswered questions or anxious waits for letters in the post.

Results Explained Clearly

You’ll discuss your results directly with Mr Dreyer on the day, with time to understand what they mean. For many patients, no further investigation is required — just reassurance and, where relevant, advice on managing benign symptoms.

Ongoing Care or Monitoring

If treatment or follow-up is needed, care can often continue at The Canmore Clinic. This includes:

  • Management of urinary or prostate symptoms
  • Review appointments to assess progress
  • Adjustments to treatment where needed

Keeping your care local, familiar, and consultant-led.

Referral If Required

If further investigation is needed — such as an MRI or prostate biopsy — we guide you through your options clearly:

  • Referral back to your GP and the NHS, with full information from your consultation.
  • Private investigation through regional hospitals in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Stirling.
  • A streamlined referral to The London Clinic’s prostate cancer one-stop clinic, offering advanced 3-Tesla MRI and same-day transperineal biopsy — one of the most advanced prostate diagnostic services in the UK.

Whatever your financial situation or insurance status, we will find the best route forward. You will not face unnecessary waits after being seen at The Canmore Clinic.

Your Consultant: Mr Ben Dreyer

Mr Ben Dreyer is a substantive NHS Consultant Urologist and BPH Lead at NHS Fife, with a particular focus on prostate conditions — both benign and cancer diagnostics. He performs prostate biopsies, advanced procedures for benign prostate enlargement, and has extensive experience in assessing and stratifying prostate cancer risk. Mr Dreyer is actively involved in medical education and regularly trains other consultants in advanced prostate procedures internationally.

The Prostate Smart Screening programme was developed in close collaboration with The London Clinic, one of the UK’s leading centres for prostate cancer diagnosis and robotic surgery. You can be confident that your screening is informed by the highest clinical standards, delivered in a calm, private setting with time dedicated entirely to you.

London Clinic Partnership

Seamless referral to advanced 3-Tesla MRI and same-day biopsy at a leading UK centre

NHS Consultant & BPH Lead

Substantive consultant at NHS Fife — combining NHS rigour with private accessibility

International Trainer

Seamless referral to advanced 3-Tesla MRI and same-day biopsy at a leading UK centre

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