New Screening Guidelines: Don't Test Men Over 75 For Prostate Cancer

Over the age of 75 years, men should no longer be screened for prostate cancer, according to recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published on August 5, 2008 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Additionally, they indicate that younger men should discuss the potential risks and benefits of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) treatment with their doctors before performing the test.

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