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A 62-year-old male asked:

Very good evening doctors. my psa is 1.32. digital rectal examination revealed smooth prostate. if i want to check for possible prostate cancer in the future, how often should i repeat the psa blood test and recheck the digital rectal examination?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi
Dr. Mark Owolabianswered
Family Medicine 8 years experience
Per American Cancer Society guidelines, you can repeat screening with PSA every 1-2 years. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/acs-recommendations.html
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Answered May 25, 2022
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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Yearly e4xam of prostate and PSA for now and then depending on PSA progression and prostate exam with a thoro discussion between you and your Urologist.
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Answered May 26, 2022
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Dr. Robert Trager
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Your PSA is excellent for your age. If no problems, than a yearly exam is sufficient, As you get older always be aware and see if you have any family history, and if so than twice a year is recommended.
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