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Is a psa blood test for prostate cancer part of an annual physical?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
In some cases: In patients aover age 50 and other high-risk situations (family history etc.) an annual physical may include a psa test; in many cases it is done on an every 2 year schedule.
Answered 6/24/2015
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No: Guidelines advise not screening for prostate cancer with the psa test. More information here in my health guide on psa. http://bit.ly/kqdvhz.
Answered 10/19/2020
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Psa: Should be discussed in men with family history. Urology guidelines advise discussing testing starting at age 40.
Answered 4/5/2013
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