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My father had prostate cancer 5 years ago when he was 52 (now free). i'm a 25 year old male. when should i get screenings for all types of cancer?
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Once >40-45 years: Cancer screening guidelines are easily available to all doctors. So go see your doctor and seek his/ guidance. I would say you should begin at 45 years of age by getting a psa test done first and then look into other screenings subsequently as you get closer to 50 years of age.Her.
Answered 12/19/2013
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Screening Prostate : A good source for recommendations regarding screening is the american cancer society, cancer.Org. Guidelines for prostate cancer screening are controversial. The acs recommends that men at high risk, aa with 1st degree relatives diagnosed earlier than 65, should start discussing pros and cons of screening (psa and digital rectal exam) with their doctors starting at age 40.
Answered 1/28/2014
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