American Cancer Society Updates PSA Screening Guidelines for Men 50-69
The American Cancer Society announced that it now recommends all average-risk men to undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing every two years from age 50 to 69, with earlier and more frequent screening for high-risk groups such as Black men and those with a strong family history. The guideline change replaces the previous approach that often left men without a test offer.
Earlier reports, including those from CNN, described the same biennial schedule for men 50 and older and noted that the society discourages PSA screening for men over 80 or whose life expectancy is limited. The updates also emphasize that an early baseline PSA can help tailor future screening intervals.
Actors
American Cancer Society
William Dahut
Neeraj Agarwal
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Yaw Nyame
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Locations
United States
