At what age should Black men begin early detection testing?
- Black men should talk with their doctors beginning at age 40 to get a baseline PSA test. A baseline digital rectal (DRE) exam should also be discussed with your doctor.
- PSA testing should continue to be a consideration for men with a life expectancy of ten (10) years or more.
- These recommendations are based upon information from these organizations:
- The American Cancer Society (ACS) Recommendation
- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guideline
- The U. S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation
- The American Urological Association (AUA)
- See screening guidelines
Talk with your doctor about a baseline PSA test and DRE beginning at age 40!
IMPORTANT:
This information is provided for educational purposes only to support patients in understanding and discussing early detection screening with their doctor. However, this information should not be considered as patient screening guidelines or recommendations, but as educational materials only. Patients should discuss early detection screening with their doctors to understand the risks and benefits, and decisions should only be made between the patient and his doctor.