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A member asked:
Are psa tests for men over 75 necessary?
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PSA: That is a very debated question. I personally believe, as a urologist who treats prostate cancer, that it is irresponsible to ignore men above a certain age just because of there age. Men still get high grade, aggressive prostate cancer that causes a painful death. Just because many men with prostate cancer have low grade disease, doesn't mean we ignore everyone else. Get an annual psa test.
Answered 10/4/2014
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No: Not recommended in general but in special cases it might be reasonable.
Answered 10/4/2014
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