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American Cancer Society updates prostate cancer screening guidelines

The American Cancer Society has revised its prostate cancer screening guidelines, recommending routine PSA tests for all men starting at age 50. Men at high risk should begin testing at 45, with specific recommendations for Black men and those with family histories of prostate cancer.

The American Cancer Society has announced new guidelines for prostate cancer screening, advising all men to receive routine PSA tests. Men aged 50 to 69 at average risk should be screened every two years, while those at high risk, including Black men and individuals with a family history of prostate cancer, should start testing at age 45. The updated recommendations were released on November 12, 2026.

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  • American Cancer Society updated prostate cancer screening guidelines on November 12, 2026.
  • Men aged 50 to 69 at average risk should get PSA tests every two years.
  • High-risk men, including Black men, should start testing at age 45.
  • Yearly testing is recommended for Black men and certain non-Black men.
  • Non-Black men with one close relative diagnosed after age 65 should test every two years.
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