Question

A 58-year-old man who currently smokes one pack per day and has done so for 35 years asks about prostate cancer screening. He has no urinary symptoms. According to Canadian Task Force guidance, what should you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Explain that routine PSA screening is not recommended for average-risk men and discuss potential harms and benefits if he insists on testing

Answer

Routine annual PSA testing for all men over 50

Answer

PSA testing every 2 years plus digital rectal examination without discussion

Answer

Immediate prostate biopsy

Answer

Transrectal ultrasound as a screening test

Practice question

A 58-year-old man who currently smokes one pack per day and has done so for 35 years asks about prostate cancer screening. He has no urinary symptoms. According to Canadian Task Force guidance, what should you recommend?