- Normal: continue screening as agreed with your clinician.
- High PSA or abnormal DRE: repeat the PSA, and possibly an MRI, then a biopsy if needed.
- Cancer found: it is graded (Gleason score / Grade Group). Many low-risk cancers are managed with active surveillance instead of immediate treatment.
USA Prostate Exam: Quick Facts
- Tests
- Digital rectal exam (DRE) + PSA blood test
- DRE time
- Under 1 minute
- USPSTF (55–69)
- Individual decision (Grade C)
- USPSTF (70+)
- Recommends against routine PSA screening
- Higher risk
- Black men; father/brother diagnosed before 65
- Medicare
- Yearly PSA ($0) and DRE for men 50+
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