Prostate Cancer Early Detection: Age Recommendations and PSA Levels Chart
Discuss risk and benefits of prostate cancer screening with your doctor
Age 40-75 for high-risk individuals, including:
Have a baseline PSA and consider a baseline DRE
•Black/African Americans • Those with a family history of genetic mutations that increase the risk for prostate cancer •Those with concerning family or personal history of cancer
Average-risk individuals: If PSA less than 1 ng/mL and DRE normal (if done), repeat testing every 2 – 4 years Average-risk individuals: If PSA 1 – 3 ng/mL and DRE normal (if done), repeat testing every 1 – 2 years High-risk individuals: If PSA less than or equal to 3 ng/mL and DRE normal (if done), repeat testing every 1 – 2 years High-risk and average-risk individuals: If PSA greater than 3 ng/mL and/or a very suspicious DRE, talk with your doctor about further testing Talk with your doctor about if prostate cancer screening should continue. Testing after age 75 is recommended only in very healthy individuals. If screened, and PSA is 4 ng/mL or greater, or a very suspicious DRE, talk with your doctor about further testing
Age 45-75 for average-risk individuals
Age 75+
Based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network ® Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines ® ) for Prostate Cancer Early Detection 2024
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