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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
- When are You Too Old for PSA Testing? - Sperling Prostate Center
Annual PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer should continue as long as you expect to live at least 10 more years—regardless of your age
- Prostate Cancer: Age-Specific Screening Guidelines | Johns . . .
When should you start getting screened for prostate cancer ? The answer depends on multiple factors, including your age and family history Johns Hopkins urologist Christian Pavlovich, M D , discusses what he wants men to know about today’s prostate cancer screening guidelines The PSA test is a
- To Restart Prostate Cancer Treatment or Not? The Long Road Ahead
As my PSA rises, I know each new test and each new scan will demand new decision-making The question will be when, not if, I need to restart ADT therapy
- When can I stop PSA testing? - Mayo Clinic Connect
75 years old psa three years ago 3 7 Last two psa’s were 5 1 No family history of prostate cancer Overall health is good PSA in 2018 was 2 9 PSA in May 2025 was 5 1 When, if ever, can I stop PSA testing?
- How often should PSA tests be repeated for accurate . . .
However medical recommendations from your healthcare provider always take precedence How often should PSA tests be repeated for accurate monitoring? Regular consultations help keep track of any changes in your health status over time which could affect testing frequency
- Should I Be Screened for Prostate Cancer? - urology. ucsf. edu
Men Over 75: If the PSA is less than 3, men should discuss with their doctors if further prostate cancer screening can be discontinued Life Expectancy Less Than 10 Years: Men with medical conditions that may shorten life expectancy to less than ten years should discuss with their doctors if prostate cancer screening can be safely discontinued
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels by age: What to know
What constitutes a normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level? Why might someone’s PSA levels be elevated? And, is there such a thing as a “dangerously high” PSA level? Urologic surgeon Lisly Chéry, M D , weighs in on these and three other frequently asked questions
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