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In reversal, American Cancer Society urges routine prostate cancer screening

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Briefings

The American Cancer Society updated its prostate cancer screening guidelines, shifting recommendations for men aged 50 to 69 to routine PSA testing every two years. Men at high risk due to family history or race are advised to start at age 45 and test annually. Coverage is limited to the specific age and risk stratification criteria provided in the source text.

Key points

• Men aged 50 to 69 at average risk should undergo PSA testing every two years.
• Men at high risk due to family history or race should start testing at age 45 and test annually.

Context

The American Cancer Society released new guidelines on Thursday, shifting screening recommendations for men aged 50 to 69 to routine PSA testing every two years. Men at high risk due to family history or race are advised to start at age 45 and test annually.

Limitations

Coverage is limited to the specific age and risk stratification criteria provided in the source text. No data on screening rates, patient outcomes, or geographic disparities is available.

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