Stewart Justman wrote an e-single on this topic--the emphasis on screenings/early detection of prostate cancer, and how it can lead to over diagnosis and end up hurting patients. Very interesting read: http://goo.gl/oMiVz
gabeof CA2:43PM May 28, 2012
Having a higher than normal PSA level for a man who was at the time 35, the PSA test saved my life. After my second biopsy, I was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer at age 40. With guidance from good urologists and after many opinions, I decided to have a laproscopic nerve sparing prostatectomy.
Without the PSA test, I might already have advanced prostate cancer at age 42 and not even know it.
Don't accept that "you are too young to worry about prostate cancer."
Push your doctor to order this simple blood test.
If he/she won't order it, find another doctor, talk to friends and relatives. You will be surprised what you find out by just asking questions.
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gabe of CA 2:43PM May 28, 2012
John of MA 10:13AM May 22, 2012