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SARose

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4. My husband is 81

Sun May 25, 2025, 07:36 AM

May 25

and has not had a PSA test since he was 70. This is standard practice. Men over 70 have more false positives than younger men. My husband’s urologist explained that the PSA test is focused on middle aged men and screens for aggressive prostate cancer.

My husband has no family history of prostate cancer and has never had a positive result. He still gets a physical exam every year, though. 😉

The same is true with a colonoscopy. A routine colonoscopy is not recommended for folks 75 and older. Colon cancer also is slow growing - usually.

Most folks will not live long enough for the cancer to fully manifest itself. Just another right wing conspiracy.

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I have a question on President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis [View all] Norbert May 25 OP

There was a school of thought after the Swedish study was published bucolic_frolic May 25 #1

A PSA check from a routine blood draw will be performed by the lab only if the doctor specifically orders it. sop May 25 #2

What test are you getting in your bloodwork if its not a PSA? Callie1979 May 25 #3

I'm sorry, I might have misspoke Norbert May 25 #6

My husband is 81 SARose May 25 #4

Same with Biden. LisaL May 25 #10

10 years ago Biden was diagnosed with benign prostate hyperplasia Jarqui May 25 #5

As a liberal who values transparency Tickle May 25 #7

I seriously doubt those closest to him, especially Jill Biden would ignore karynnj May 25 #11

This k_buddy762 May 25 #12

Buh bye RandiFan1290 Thursday #13

Please read my prior comments on this that provide background and information.: hlthe2b May 25 #8

Biden's last PSA test was in 2014. LisaL May 25 #9