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Why should I consider the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test?

  • Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men
  • Prostate cancer is a frequent cause of cancer-associated death in men
  • Early diagnosis of prostate cancer is important for the best chance of successful treatment
  • A family history of prostate cancer may increase your risk
  • African Americans have an increased risk of prostate cancer
  • Men with possible symptoms of prostate cancer should consider this test for early diagnosis
  • This test can also be used to monitor PSA levels in individuals who are receiving treatment for prostate cancer.
  • The CDC currently recommends that men who are 55 to 69 years old should make individual decisions about being screened for prostate cancer with a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test.