Chasing Life Worried About Prostate Cancer? Here’s What to Know.
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May 27, 2025 Prostate cancer affects one in eight men, raising crucial questions about risk and screening. Dr. Sanjay Gupta delves into the nuances of PSA tests and when men should start getting screened. He reviews differing guidelines, particularly the recommendations for men over 70 and those at average risk. The conversation also highlights how genetics and family history play a role in risk factors. Lastly, the impact of diet, especially folate intake from natural sources, on prostate cancer risk is discussed.
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Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
- Start prostate cancer screening at age 50 for average-risk men.
- Continue screening if you have at least 10 years of life expectancy, even into your 70s if healthy.
Family History Raises Risk
- Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles a man's risk.
- Risk is higher with affected brothers and multiple relatives diagnosed young.
Early Screening for High Risk Men
- Men at high risk should start screening earlier, at age 45.
- Men with multiple relatives diagnosed young should begin as early as age 40.