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The American Cancer Society updated its prostate cancer screening guidance.
The guidance recommends regular screening for average-risk men ages 50 to 69 and earlier, more frequent screening for some men at higher risk. It also advises men to discuss screening with a doctor.
What the reports agree on
- The American Cancer Society updated its prostate cancer screening guidance. The Hill, Ars Technica, CBS News
- Average-risk men ages 50 to 69 should have a PSA test every two years. Ars Technica, CBS News
- Black men should begin annual screening at age 45. The Hill, Ars Technica, CBS News
- Men with a strong family history of prostate cancer should begin screening at age 45. The Hill, Ars Technica, CBS News
Where reports differ
- Ars Technica says men ages 70 to 74 should consult a doctor about continuing screening and says screening is not recommended for men 75 and older. CBS News says men should discuss screening at age 70, says the society no longer recommends screening at 75, and discourages screening from age 80. Ars Technica
Reported by one outlet
- Ars Technica reports that the guidelines advise repeating an elevated PSA test and may use MRI or a biomarker test to assess risk before biopsy. Ars Technica
- Ars Technica reports that active surveillance is recommended initially for men whose cancer appears unlikely to grow or spread. Ars Technica
- CBS News reports that Dr. Céline Gounder explained how the screening guidelines are changing. CBS News
- CBS News reports that urologist Christopher Anderson discussed the guidance changes. CBS News
The original reports
- CBS News Men 50-69 should get screened for prostate cancer every 2 years, American Cancer Society says
- Ars Technica In reversal, American Cancer Society urges prostate cancer tests for all men
- CBS News Regular prostate cancer screening recommended in new guidelines
- The Hill American Cancer Society recommends regular prostate cancer testing in updated guidelines
- CBS News How men can guard against prostate cancer