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Is a psa blood test for prostate cancer part of an annual physical?

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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.

Dr Turrisi and another doctor agreed

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.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

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.

Dr Raman agreed

Answered 4/5/2013

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Prostate cancer screening: Am 71 years old and in good health with a PSA of 2.5 for the past12 months, 6 months apart at my regular routine PCP visits. I'd like to decline further screenings. How do I put that into words before regular blood test?

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I am a 45 year old male and had a PSA blood test for Prostate cancer screening, which was clear. I was advised to still go for a digit prostate exam. Is this necessary, and which health care professional should do it, GP or Urologist or other?

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Age 59. New onset of difficulty urinating in the morning. Improves throughout the day. No blood or pain. Prolonged sitting for several days right before onset. July 2020: PSA= 2.1, 4K score= low risk. Should I be concerned about prostate cancer?

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