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When should PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) screening be initiated in individuals at high risk?

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PSA screening should be initiated in individuals at high risk according to the USPSTF guidelines, with discussions about benefits and harms. Screening is not recommended for individuals over 70.

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PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) screening should be initiated in individuals at high risk according to the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines. The USPSTF recommends discussing the potential benefits and harms of PSA screening with high-risk individuals between the ages of 55 and 69. High-risk individuals include those with a family history of prostate cancer and African-American men.

PSA screening is not recommended for individuals over the age of 70 due to the slow-growing nature of prostate cancer in older individuals and the potential side effects of treatment.

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