Originally Posted by
RUOkie
datlas, my internist checked my PSA last month, he told me that my level rose by 0.3 over the past 3 years. I asked him why he was checking it at all, since I am in my 40's. He was not able to answer me, and won't be checking again.
That is reasonable. I am lucky I am "only" 45 so I would not even start checking mine until age 50.
But whether to continue to check is very controversial, there are potential risks and benefits on both sides. In my community it is standard of care so I order it unless the patient doesn't want it (and I document this fact).