Question

A 48-year-old man with hypertension presents to his family doctor with concerns about prostate cancer. He has no lower urinary tract symptoms and no family history of prostate cancer. According to the CTFPHC prostate cancer screening guideline, what is the most appropriate recommendation regarding PSA screening?

Accepted Answer

Advise against PSA-based screening as routine practice in asymptomatic men aged 55 to 69, and do not screen men under 55 or over 70

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Routine PSA screening every year from age 40

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Offer PSA screening every 2 years until age 70

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Screen all men over 50 regardless of risk

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Order PSA only if he develops urinary symptoms

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