Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer can be detected early using a PSA test and a digital rectal exam. However, research does not clearly show if the benefits of testing for prostate cancer outweigh the harms. We recommend that you talk to your doctor about your risk for prostate cancer and about the benefits and harms of early detection.
When is it time to talk?
It’s time to talk with your doctor if you’re a man and you:
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will soon be 50 years old
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are over 50 and you haven’t talked about prostate cancer with your doctor yet
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may be at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer because you have a family history or if you are of African ancestry
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If your doctor hasn’t talked to you about your prostate health and your risk for prostate cancer, the information on our web pages can help you get the conversation started.
Last modified on:
24 August 2010
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