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.

May 8, 2018 · For men aged 55 to 69 years, the decision to undergo periodic prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening for prostate cancer should be an individual one.

Feb 11, 2025 · In 2018, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) made the following recommendations about prostate cancer screening: Men who are 55 to 69 years old should make …

The recommendations discussed on the early detection of prostate cancer provide a framework to facilitate clinical decisions in the implementation of prostate cancer screening and follow-up.

Dec 10, 2024 · Prostate cancer screening may help detect prostate cancer, but remains controversial as it has not been shown to reduce deaths from prostate cancer. Learn more about prostate cancer …

Most guidelines recommend screening every 2 to 4 years in men 55 to 69 years of age at average risk. After a positive prostate-specific antigen test result (more than 4 ng/mL), the test should be...

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 …

See recommendations from Memorial Sloan Kettering on when and how often men should be screening for prostate cancer.

The summary presented herein covers recommendations on the early detection of prostate cancer and provides a framework to facilitate clinical decision-making in the implementation of prostate cancer …

Screening starts with a simple blood test. The level of a protein in the blood called prostate specific antigen (PSA) is measured. When Should I Start Screening? PCF recommends starting discussions …