
Prostate Cancer Screening: PSA Testing Guidelines, Risks, and the Age of Informed Choice
Prostate cancer screening, primarily via the PSA test, is recommended as an individual decision for men aged 55 to 69. This approach prioritizes “shared decision-making” to weigh the benefit of early detection against the significant risks of overdiagnosis, overtreatment, and potential side effects like urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.