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Men should discuss the pros and cons of PSA testing with their health care provider at age 50 for men at average risk, age 45 for men at high risk, and age 40 for men at even higher risk.
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After the discussion, men who want to be screened should get the PSA blood test and the digital rectal exam (DRE) may also be done as a part of screening.
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For most men, every two to three years is enough
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, but depending on the results of the first PSA test, the doctor may recommend screening less (or more) frequently.
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Men with a PSA volume of less than 2.5ng/ml may need to be retested every two years, and if the PSA level is over 2.5ng/ml, they should get tested each year.
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that men have a chance to make an informed decision with their health care provider about whether to be screened for prostate cancer. The discussion about screening should take place at age 50 for men at average risk, age 45 for men at high risk, and age 40 for men at even higher risk. After the discussion, men who want to be screened should get the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and the digital rectal exam (DRE) may also be done as a part of screening.
American Cancer Society Recommendations for Prostate Cancer Early Detection
cancer.org
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center recommends that men interested in the early detection of prostate cancer be informed of their risk and consider screening according to the guidelines. These guidelines apply to men expected to live at least ten years and recommend that men ages 45 to 49 have a baseline PSA test, and if the PSA level is 3 ng/mL or higher, they should talk with their doctor about having a biopsy of the prostate. Men should also talk with their doctor about whether to have a PSA test if the level is between 1 and 3 ng/mL or higher, and if the PSA level is less than 1 ng/mL, no further screening is recommended.
Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer ...
mskcc.org
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For most men, every two to three years is enough.
Depending on the results of your first PSA test, your doctor may recommend you get screened less (or more) frequently.
Doctors will consider your age and the size of your prostate when determining what your PSA score means.
Prostate Cancer: Age-Specific Screening Guidelines
hopkinsmedicine.org
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According to the Mayo Clinic, men with a PSA volume of less than 2.5ng/ml may need to be retested every two years, for men with a reading of over 2.5ng/ml, they should get tested each year.
Men who take a PSA test should bear in mind that they also may need a digital rectal exam (DRE) as part of their screening.
How Often Should You Check Your PSA Levels? - LetsGetChecked
letsgetchecked.com
A PSA test may help detect prostate cancer at an early stage. Cancer is easier to treat and is more likely to be cured if it's diagnosed in its early…
PSA test - Mayo Clinic
mayoclinic.org
