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- Should I continue to get regular PSA testing after age 70?
Whether or not to continue PSA testing after age 70 depends on many factors, but especially a man's family history of prostate cancer and how comfortable he is about getting a biopsy or treatment if the test results suggest possible cancer
- Why is PSA test not recommended for men over 70?
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is commonly used to screen for prostate cancer in men The test measures the level of PSA, a protein produced by the prostate, in the blood As men get older, their risk of prostate cancer increases However, there is considerable debate around PSA screening in older men Current guidelines do not recommend routine PSA screening in men over 70 years or
- PSA Screening for Men Over 70: Too Much of a Good Thing?
PSA screening for prostate cancer should continue as long as a man is aging in good health and has 10+ years of life expectancy
- What older men need to know about PSA testing and prostate . . .
Former President Joe Biden’s diagnosis highlights prostate cancer risks Learn why PSA testing matters and what new treatments mean for older men
- Who’s too old to screen? Prostate cancer in elderly men - PMC
The prostate cancer screening guidelines supported by the American Cancer Society and American Urologic Association recommend that all men older than 50 with an expected life expectancy of 10 years should undergo screening with serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and rectal examination
- Who Should Get a PSA Test? - AARP
Some screening guidelines say men over 70 don't need a PSA test, while others are not so cut and dry Read more and find out who really needs a PSA test
- Should Men Over 70 Get a PSA Test - Prostate Cancer 911
Should Men Over 70 Get a PSA Test Uncover the PSA testing debate for men over 70, exploring benefits, risks, and individual considerations in this insightful blog post As men age, the question of whether to undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing becomes increasingly relevant, particularly for those over 70
- Non-Recommended PSA-Based Screening in Older Men (PSA)
Assess whether men 70 years of age and older were screened unnecessarily for prostate cancer using prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening Why it Matters Although prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer among men in the U S , 1,2 most cases are diagnosed at a later age They grow slowly and may not manifest as health problems during a patient’s lifetime 3,4
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