What questions should men ask their doctor about PSA screening and their risk of developing prostate cancer?
Men should ask whether any symptoms suggest that they might have a prostate disorder, whether they are at increased risk of having prostate cancer based on their history, and whether a prostate screening test could be helpful. They should also ask the doctor to discuss what is known about the accuracy of DRE and PSA testing, why there is controversy, and what the risks are by having a PSA test. Of importance, they should discuss with the doctor what would happen if the test(s) suggest the presence of prostate cancer, what would happen if it does not, and what the benefit or drawback is of doing nothing right now. If men have recent changes in urine stream, production of blood in urine or semen, or are experiencing the need to pass urine often during the day or night, they should talk with the doctor about checking out the set of symptoms. Q: Where can men find more information on prostate cancer? A: In addition to talking with the doctor, the Cancer.Net Guide to Prostate Cancer offers
