According to the American Urological Association, men at increased risk should discuss with their physician getting a PSA test at age 40 to 45. Increased risk includes men with a strong family history of breast or prostate cancer or men with black ancestry. Those not at increased risk should discuss getting a baseline screening at age 45-50. To learn more visit the PCF website.
Dr Fulgham discusses prostate cancer screening in Black men April 11, 2024.
Dr. Fulgham discusses prostate cancer screening
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Prostate cancer screening includes a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam performed by a physician. It does not diagnose prostate cancer but may determine if a man is at increased risk for having prostate cancer. If it is determined that a man is at increased risk then a prostate biopsy would be performed.
Men should discuss prostate cancer screening with their doctor.
Men with risk factors for prostate cancer (i.e. family history and/or African-American) should consider having a PSA test at age 40.
Men without risk factors for prostate cancer should begin testing at age 45.
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