Men in Falkirk and across central Scotland are being encouraged to book a free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test as the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative continues its nationwide programme of community testing events

The Initiative, which has already tested more than 16,000 men across Scotland, is aiming to reach 25,000 participants by the end of the year.

Testing will be available from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday, September 29 at Asda Distribution Centre, in Abbots Road, Falkirk.

Men aged 40 to 80 are eligible to take part and the quick and simple test involves a blood sample to measure levels, with no physical examination required.

The Initiative was launched in earlier this year by Olympian Sir Chris Hoy, Scotland rugby international Kenny Logan and leading business figures including Sir Tom Hunter (Picture: Submitted)

placeholder image — The Initiative was launched in earlier this year by Olympian Sir Chris Hoy, Scotland rugby international Kenny Logan and leading business figures including Sir Tom Hunter (Picture: Submitted)

Professor Sir Chris Evans, founder of EDX Medical, the lead delivery partner of the Initiative, said: “The message is straightforward. If men take a test, they could be saving their own lives whilst also making a big contribution to saving more lives in the future.

"There is no physical examination involved which we know puts a lot of men off being tested. A simple blood sample is all there is to it. We’ve seen a fantastic response from communities across Scotland, with more than 16,000 men already tested.

"We would encourage men in Falkirk and the surrounding areas to take advantage of this opportunity and book an appointment.”

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in Scotland. Early detection can significantly improve treatment outcomes, while the data gathered through the Initiative will also help inform future approaches to prostate cancer screening and diagnosis.

People can visit the website for more details and book an appointment.