Prostate cancer

[Walken]

Former lab tech hear!

The PSA fell out of favor as a screening tool when it was arguably doing more harm than good. Mainly in America where MDs would freak out w/ tests/procedures at the slightest uptick. Europe, to its credit never put too much stock in the test.

IMO I think genetic testing (if family history) MRIs and rectal exams are more commonly used today.

Had a medical for work the other week and asked the question and he said I'm young enough to go without it with no symptoms. I can't remember the rest of the conversation but it was along the lines you are saying and I have a huge amount of faith in my doctor.

Not to say can't contract prostrate cancer before 50, but I imagine statistical analysis on use of resources etc comes into the equation.