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Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated

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Most widely reported · 6 of 7 outletsAs rates of advanced prostate cancer continue a worrisome rise, the American Cancer Society is recommending that most men ages 50 to 69 get screened every other year.

Where to start New prostate cancer screening guidelines include regular PSA testing for most older men NBC News

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The PSA blood test can help detect signs of prostate cancer earlier, when it’s generally more susceptible to treatment.

6 of 7 outletsfirst reported 12 Novwording from NBC News

Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in U.S. men, and will lead to an estimated 36,000 deaths and 333,000 cases this year.

5 of 7 outletsfirst reported 12 Novwording from The Independent

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NBC News13 Nov

The American Cancer Society updated its prostate cancer screening guidelines, recommending that men aged 50 to 69 should undergo testing every two years, while those at higher risk should be tested annually. For men over 70, the guidelines suggest that testing decisions should be made on an individual basis after consulting with a doctor. NBC News reporter Stephanie Gosk covers the story.

New prostate cancer screening guidelines →2 articles from NBC News on this story
New York Post12 Nov

The American Cancer Society has updated its prostate cancer screening guidelines for men aged 50 to 69, recommending PSA tests every two years for those at average risk, and annually for Black men or those with a family history of the disease starting at age 45. This marks a significant shift from previous guidance, which advised patients to decide with their doctors whether to screen. The new recommendations are…

New prostate cancer screening guidelines mean changes for men over 50: what to know →
The Independent12 Nov

The American Cancer Society has issued new guidelines recommending that most men aged 50-69 receive a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test every other year, while high-risk groups like Black men and those with a family history should begin screening at age 45. The updated guidance is based on evidence that these tests significantly reduce mortality and advanced-stage diagnoses, including a 2025 European study…

New guidance issued for prostate cancer screening in the US: Here is what you need to know →
CBC12 Nov

The American Cancer Society recently updated its guidelines, now recommending that men at average risk of prostate cancer start getting PSA tests every two years from age 50 to 69, while high-risk men should begin yearly testing at age 45. In Canada, however, guidelines have not been updated since 2014 and do not recommend routine PSA testing due to concerns about false positives and unnecessary biopsies. Canadian…

The U.S. is now urging middle-aged men to routinely screen for prostate cancer. What about Canada? →
Washington Examiner12 Nov

The American Cancer Society is issuing new guidance recommending more frequent prostate cancer blood test screenings as diagnoses of the disease rise nationwide. Men between the ages of 50 and 69 are advised to be tested every other year, while higher-risk individuals—specifically Black men and those with family histories of the disease—should receive annual screenings. The report highlights a shift toward more…

Doctors encourage prostate cancer blood test for younger men →
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Fox News14 Nov

The American Cancer Society has released new guidelines recommending that men at average risk start regular prostate cancer screening at age 50, with PSA tests every two years for men aged 50 to 69. For Black men and those with a family history of prostate cancer, the recommendation is to begin annual screenings at age 45. Dr. Ash Tewari emphasizes the high success rate of treating prostate cancer if caught early…

New prostate cancer guidelines urge men to start screening at specific age →

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New prostate cancer screening guidelines include regular PSA testing for most older men NBC News · stated as fact

New prostate cancer screening guidelines mean changes for men over 50: what to know New York Post · stated as fact

How men can guard against prostate cancer CBS News · stated as fact

New guidance issued for prostate cancer screening in the US: Here is what you need to know The Independent · stated as fact

The U.S. is now urging middle-aged men to routinely screen for prostate cancer. What about Canada? CBC · stated as fact

Doctors encourage prostate cancer blood test for younger men Washington Examiner · stated as fact

How it changed

  1. 12 Nov

    As rates of advanced prostate cancer continue a worrisome rise, the American Cancer Society is recommending that most men ages 50 to 69 get screened every other year.

    6 outlets · NBC News

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  • 14 Nov New prostate cancer guidelines urge men to start screening at specific ageThe American Cancer Society has released new guidelines recommending that men at average risk start regular prostate cancer screening at age 50, with PSA tests every two years for men aged 50 to 69. For Black men and those with a family history of prostate cancer, the recommendation is to begin annual screenings at age 45. Dr. Ash Tewari emphasizes the high success rate of treating prostate cancer if caught early…Fox News
  • 13 Nov New prostate cancer screening guidelinesThe American Cancer Society updated its prostate cancer screening guidelines, recommending that men aged 50 to 69 should undergo testing every two years, while those at higher risk should be tested annually. For men over 70, the guidelines suggest that testing decisions should be made on an individual basis after consulting with a doctor. NBC News reporter Stephanie Gosk covers the story.NBC News
  • 13 Nov Men 50-69 should get screened for prostate cancer every 2 years, American Cancer Society saysDr. Christopher Anderson, a urologist and prostate cancer expert, discussed updated screening recommendations from the American Cancer Society on "The Daily Report." The new guidelines suggest that men aged 50 to 69 should be screened for prostate cancer every two years.CBS News
  • 12 Nov Regular prostate cancer screening recommended in new guidelinesThe American Cancer Society updated its guidelines on Thursday to recommend that middle-aged men undergo regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests. Men at average risk should receive a test every two years between ages 50 and 69, while high-risk individuals, including Black men and those with a family history of the disease, should begin yearly checks at age 45. The organization shifted from a previous…CBS News
  • 12 Nov Doctors encourage prostate cancer blood test for younger menThe American Cancer Society is issuing new guidance recommending more frequent prostate cancer blood test screenings as diagnoses of the disease rise nationwide. Men between the ages of 50 and 69 are advised to be tested every other year, while higher-risk individuals—specifically Black men and those with family histories of the disease—should receive annual screenings. The report highlights a shift toward more…Washington Examiner
  • 12 Nov The U.S. is now urging middle-aged men to routinely screen for prostate cancer. What about Canada?The American Cancer Society recently updated its guidelines, now recommending that men at average risk of prostate cancer start getting PSA tests every two years from age 50 to 69, while high-risk men should begin yearly testing at age 45. In Canada, however, guidelines have not been updated since 2014 and do not recommend routine PSA testing due to concerns about false positives and unnecessary biopsies. Canadian…CBC
  • 12 Nov New guidance issued for prostate cancer screening in the US: Here is what you need to knowThe American Cancer Society has issued new guidelines recommending that most men aged 50-69 receive a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test every other year, while high-risk groups like Black men and those with a family history should begin screening at age 45. The updated guidance is based on evidence that these tests significantly reduce mortality and advanced-stage diagnoses, including a 2025 European study…The Independent
  • 12 Nov How men can guard against prostate cancerThis analysis explores how men can guard against prostate cancer based on updated guidance from the American Cancer Society. Dr. Céline Gounder explains the specific changes to these guidelines, which recommend that men begin screening for the disease at an earlier age. The piece focuses on proactive prevention and the evolving standards of medical recommendations for men's health.CBS News
  • 12 Nov New prostate cancer screening guidelines mean changes for men over 50: what to knowThe American Cancer Society has updated its prostate cancer screening guidelines for men aged 50 to 69, recommending PSA tests every two years for those at average risk, and annually for Black men or those with a family history of the disease starting at age 45. This marks a significant shift from previous guidance, which advised patients to decide with their doctors whether to screen. The new recommendations are…New York Post
  • 12 Nov New prostate cancer screening guidelines include regular PSA testing for most older menThe American Cancer Society published new guidelines on Thursday recommending that most men ages 50 to 69 receive prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests every other year. The guidelines specify that Black men and those with a significant family history of the disease should receive annual screenings starting at age 45, while men aged 70 to 74 should consult providers regarding the test's suitability based on…NBC News

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