Is PSA testing still recommended?

Screening should be done yearly for men whose PSA level is 2.5 ng/mL or higher.

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What percentage of ED is curable?

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How much can you walk after TURP surgery?

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American Cancer Society Recommendations for Prostate Cancer Early Detection

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that men have a chance to make an informed decision with their health care provider about whether to be screened for prostate cancer. The decision should be made after getting information about the uncertainties, risks, and potential benefits of prostate cancer screening. Men should not be screened unless they have received this information. The discussion about screening should take place at: Age 50 for men who are at average risk of prostate cancer and are expected to live at least 10 more years. of prostate cancer and are expected to live at least 10 more years. Age 45 for men at high risk of developing prostate cancer. This includes African Americans and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65). of developing prostate cancer. This includes African Americans and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65). Age 40 for men at even higher risk (those with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age). After this discussion, men who want to be screened should get the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. The digital rectal exam (DRE) may also be done as a part of screening. (See Screening Tests for Prostate Cancer.) If, after this discussion, a man is unable to decide if testing is right for him, the screening decision can be made by the health care provider, who should take into account the man’s general health preferences and values. If no prostate cancer is found as a result of screening, the time between future screenings depends on the results of the PSA blood test: Men who choose to be tested who have a PSA of less than 2.5 ng/mL may only need to be retested every 2 years. Screening should be done yearly for men whose PSA level is 2.5 ng/mL or higher. Because prostate cancer often grows slowly, men without symptoms of prostate cancer who do not have a 10-year life expectancy should not be offered testing since they are not likely to benefit. Overall health status, and not age alone, is important when making decisions about screening. Even after a decision about testing has been made, the discussion about the pros and cons of testing should be repeated as new information about the benefits and risks of testing becomes available. Further discussions are also needed to take into account changes in a man’s health, values, and preferences. The COVID-19 pandemic initially resulted in most elective procedures being put on hold, leading to many people not getting screened for cancer. Learn how you can talk to your doctor and what steps you can take to plan, schedule, and get your regular cancer screenings in Cancer Screening & COVID-19.

Why can't I urinate after prostate biopsy?

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Can a female pee into a bottle?

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Which cancers are not curable?

Types of treatable but not curable cancer Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Chronic myeloid leukaemia. Pleural mesothelioma. Secondary brain tumours. Secondary breast cancer. Secondary bone cancer. Secondary liver cancer. Secondary lung cancer.

macmillan.org.uk - Treatable but not curable cancer

Some people will have treatable but not curable cancer from the moment they are diagnosed. Others develop it if their cancer progresses or comes back. You may hear some of these cancers described as advanced or incurable. While not curable, these cancers are generally considered treatable if treatments are available that could be used to slow the progression of the cancer and help people to manage their symptoms. Advances in treatment and care mean people can now live for several years with treatable but not curable cancer. Some people will live for many years. In some cases, it may at times feel like living with a long-term condition such as multiple sclerosis or type 1 diabetes.

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Is pelvic floor therapy worth it?

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Can you live a normal life with BPH?

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