Department Of Medicine

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

The American Cancer Society recommends that this blood test to measure PSA (a protein which is made by prostate cells) should be offered annually by health care providers to men 50 and older with a life expectancy of at least 10 years. Men at high risk should begin testing at age 45. At this time, the health care provider should also discuss the risks and benefits of early detection and treatment of prostate cancer.

Campus Resources :

• University Hospital
• Division of Urology
• UMD Care worksheet triggers
• Studies in progress

For more instant information on this topic please see links below :

• US Preventive Services Task Force for page " Screening for Prostate Cancer "
• American Cancer Society for page " Prostate Cancer: Detection and Symptoms "