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Should I continue to get regular PSA testing after age 70? Whether or not to continue PSA testing after age 70 depends on many factors, but especially a man's family history of prostate cancer and how comfortable he is about getting a biopsy or treatment if the test results suggest possible cancer
Why is PSA test not recommended for men over 70? The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is commonly used to screen for prostate cancer in men 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
PSA Screening for Men Over 70: Too Much of a Good Thing? 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 To conclude, late-age screening is not too much of a good thing
Who’s too old to screen? Prostate cancer in elderly men - PMC Many practitioners have adopted an age threshold of 70 or 75 to stop serum PSA testing and prostate biopsy because they believe that such men are not likely to live another 10 years Furthermore, many urologists have adopted higher serum PSA thresholds or take a less aggressive stance toward biopsy and treatment of prostate cancer in older men
Why Older Men Should Still Get a PSA Check Every Year Why Older Men Should Still Get a PSA Check Every Year By Dr David Samadi As men grow older, routine health screenings become more critical than ever—especially when it comes to prostate health
What Is a Normal PSA Level by Age? High Level and Chart High PSA level by age chart The table below shows normal PSA levels by age and when they may be a concern The U S Preventive Service Task Force as well as the American Urology Association recommends against routine screening PSA for men over 70