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Fact or Fiction: Prostate Cancer

It's Movember! Help the men in your life stay healthy by learning what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to prostate cancer (9 Photos)

Arricca Elin SanSone on Nov 16, 2012 at 11:40AM

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Fact: There's No One-Size-Fits-All Screening Recommendation

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends guys of average risk (such as no family history) talk to their doctors about screening tests if they’re age 50 or older. Other organizations, such as the AUA, suggest men of average risk consider screening earlier at age 40 to establish a baseline. The bottom line: “Guys need to talk to their physicians to learn what makes the most sense for their personal health risks and lifestyle,” says Dr. Thrasher. Screening may include a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, with or without a digital rectal exam (DRE).

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