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- Should I continue to get regular PSA testing after age 70?
(Periodic monitoring includes regular PSA blood tests and perhaps repeat prostate biopsies ) But other factors need to be considered Men with a family history of prostate cancer (especially if a first-degree relative had prostate cancer before age 60) and African American men are more likely to have aggressive prostate cancer
- Why is PSA test not recommended for men over 70?
The test measures the level of PSA, a protein produced by the prostate, in the blood As men get older, their risk of prostate cancer increases However, there is considerable debate around PSA screening in older men Current guidelines do not recommend routine PSA screening in men over 70 years or any man with less than a 10-15 year life
- What older men need to know about PSA testing and prostate . . .
PSA scores over time can hold clues as to long-term prostate cancer risk Strauss says the trend in a patient’s PSA score is one reason for ignoring the over-70 guideline If a 70-year-old’s PSA scores have been consistent since his mid-50s, it probably makes sense to stop testing, as the risk of detecting high-risk cancer may be low
- PSA Screening for Men Over 70: Too Much of a Good Thing?
The bottom line is, a national guideline may be throwing the baby out with the bath Instead of discouraging PSA screening as men enter their 70s, PSA screening among healthy aging men is a justifiable precaution Even better, the need for a biopsy can be ruled in or out by a multiparametric MRI of the prostate
- PSA Tests After 70: Are They Always Necessary? - Medindia
Despite recommendations against routine PSA screening in older age, nearly two-thirds (64 4%) of men aged 70+ continued to receive PSA tests At age 70 , the screening rate was 47 4% At age 75
- Should You Get A PSA Test After 70? | Vital Health Insights
The primary purpose of a PSA test after 70 is to monitor prostate health Elevated PSA levels can signal potential issues, including prostate cancer Early detection allows for timely intervention, which can improve treatment outcomes Regular testing can help track changes in prostate health over time How often should men over 70 get a PSA
- Who Should Get a PSA Test? - AARP
Though USPSTF guidelines recommend against PSA testing over the age of 70 for many men, Pomerantz encourages men 70-plus to talk with their doctors about the risks and benefits of continued screening “All men with a life expectancy of over 10 years should be discussing PSA screening with their doctor” no matter their age, he says
- Should Men Over 70 Get a PSA Test | Urology Prostate Cancer . . .
As men age, the question of whether to undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing becomes increasingly relevant, particularly for those over 70 PSA testing is a valuable tool in detecting prostate cancer early, but its benefits and risks must be carefully considered, especially in older age
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