Screening for prostate cancer can be performed in a physician’s office using two tests: the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test and the digital rectal exam (DRE).
The American Cancer Society recommends that both the PSA and DRE should be
offered annually, beginning at age 50, to men who have
at least a 10-year life expectancy. Men at high risk,
such as African American men and men with a strong
family history of one or more first-degree relatives
diagnosed at an early age should begin testing at age
45. Men at even higher risk, due to multiple
first-degree relatives affected at an early age, could
begin testing at age 40. Visit the
Detection & Screening section for more information.
Our mission is to answer the complex questions
concerning therapies available for treating
cancer and other health issues. What therapy might
be best? What approach might offer the best
chances for survival and quality of life? We
feel it is important to understand all options
from conventional to alternatives in order for
people to make truly informed decisions. We
believe people with cancer have two very
fundamental rights --
the right to know and the
right to choose.
Cancer Spes is not financially affiliated with any specific physician or clinic. We are completely independent and act as the advocate of people with cancer. The work of the CancerSpes.org is funded by donations. This helps us to cover the significant
operating costs.
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