Doctors encourage prostate cancer blood test for younger men

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.

Dr. 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.

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…

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…