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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
- Should I Get Screened for Prostate Cancer? | Prostate Cancer . . .
Before deciding, men should talk to their doctor about the benefits and harms of screening for prostate cancer, including the benefits and harms of other tests and treatment Men who are 70 and older should not be screened for prostate cancer routinely This recommendation applies to men who: Are at average risk for prostate cancer
- Healthy Men Over 75: Dont Stop PSA Screening
But PSA can't be interpreted if a man doesn't get his PSA tested Population studies have shown that "men diagnosed at 75 years or older account for 48 percent of metastatic cancers and 53 percent of prostate cancer deaths, despite representing only 26 percent of the overall population," says Tran, Clinical Director of Radiation Oncology and
- Until What Age Should You Be Screened for Prostate Cancer?
At what age should men stop regular prostate cancer screenings? The U S Preventive Services Task Force says men should be screened for prostate cancer until age 69 The American Cancer Society recommends screening for prostate cancer only if the patient expects to live at least 10 more years
- 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
- When can I stop PSA testing? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Just wondering if it's "necessary" to continue considering my age and slightly elevated score of 5 1 Would it be appropriate just to undergo a biopsy now and see what the results are or should I wait to see if there is a future increase in PSA?
- Myths About PSA Tests and Prostate Cancer Screening
PSA testing is an important part of screening for prostate cancer, when it’s used the right way Learn the truth dispelling seven myths about the PSA test
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