Is the PSA test recommended for prostate cancer screening?

The PSA test is not recommended for routine prostate cancer screening in the general population.

Most organizations now recommend that anyone considering PSA screening first discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that for people aged 55 to 69 the decision should be an individual one, made after weighing the potential benefits and harms, and that screening is not recommended for those 70 and older.

Some organizations suggest earlier routine testing for people at higher risk, such as Black men, those with inherited BRCA2 changes, and those with a father or brother who had prostate cancer. It's a decision to make with your doctor.