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At which age should you start prostate cancer screenings if you have a strong family history?

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45 to 50 years: Usually psa screening should start at age of 50 , earlier for high risk groups, like afro american ancestry as they have higher incidence in younger age, of course every adult should have , prostate examination in their regular physical examination.

Answered 8/6/2012

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Prostate cancer chec: If you have a familia history the aua advises testing as early as 40 years old depending on life expectancy and a review of the risks and benefits of screening.

Answered 1/30/2015

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Who should get the psa screen for prostate cancer?

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