Question

A 70-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension and dyslipidaemia asks about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer screening. He has no urinary symptoms and no family history. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, what is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that routine PSA screening is not recommended and discuss potential harms

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Recommend annual PSA testing

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Recommend PSA testing every 2 years until age 80

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Order PSA and digital rectal examination today

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Offer PSA testing only if he develops nocturia or hesitancy

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