PSA Tests Not Recommended After 75

Routine prostate cancer screening causes more harm than good for men over age 75, a group of experts says. The advice came from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This group advises U.S. health officials. The group looked at research on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing in men over 75. It found that the benefits of regular testing are “small to none.” That’s because prostate cancer usually grows slowly and treatment can cause severe side effects. These include sexual, bowel and bladder problems. The Associated Press wrote about the new guidance August 5. It was published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.