PSA Testing

[MadBret]

So I'm in my 40s and I have spoken with my doc about starting to do PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) testing when I get my blood work done.

In his opinion, he thought it wasn't too important at my age, if I haven't been having problems related to my prostate.

My thoughts are, if I'm already having blood work done, may as well get that tested, also. Like, it really can't hurt to figure out my baseline values and monitor them through the years.

Wondering who all around here gets PSA testing done and how old were you when you started monitoring those numbers?

Do y'all believe it to be important? Some doctors don't think it's necessary or too helpful but it can certainly help predict if you are having prostate related problems.

 

[NBE]

Given prostate cancer isn’t an enjoyable experience I’d say it’s important

 

[Inspired]

I don't think PSA is a good diagnostic tool. Do you have any familial history of prostate cancer?

I wouldn't focus on PSA so much. You should read about PSA, and why people think it's not a good test. There's a lot written about this. Your doctor might even be aware of this....

 

[MadBret]

I don't think PSA is a good diagnostic tool. Do you have any familial history of prostate cancer?

I wouldn't focus on PSA so much. You should read about PSA, and why people think it's not a good test. There's a lot written about this. Your doctor might even be aware of this....

Well, he did mention whether I had a family history, of which I do not. He is a pretty sharp guy but figured I would get some more opinions.

He isn't against doing the testing, per se, he just said that if no family history and I'm not having signs like harder to pee ete, that he didn't think it was too necessary as of yet.

Thanks for input.

 

[Dr JIM]

So I'm in my 40s and I have spoken with my doc about starting to do PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) testing when I get my blood work done.

In his opinion, he thought it wasn't too important at my age, if I haven't been having problems related to my prostate.

My thoughts are, if I'm already having blood work done, may as well get that tested, also. Like, it really can't hurt to figure out my baseline values and monitor them through the years.

Wondering who all around here gets PSA testing done and how old were you when you started monitoring those numbers?

Do y'all believe it to be important? Some doctors don't think it's necessary or too helpful but it can certainly help predict if you are having prostate related problems.

Unless you are HIGH risk (defined as having more than one first degree relative diagnosed with PCA at an age less than 65) a PSA "screening" test at your age is indeed unnecessary.

 

[MadBret]

Unless you are HIGH risk (defined as having more than one first degree relative diagnosed with PCA at an age less than 65) a PSA "screening" test at your age is indeed unnecessary.

I appreciate the insight from another professional. Thank you, sir.