Prostate Cancer Screening: What Every Man Should Know

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States. Understanding your risk and the importance of early screening can be life-saving. Key Risk Factors: - Age (risk increases after 50) - Family history - Race (African American men have higher risk) - Diet and lifestyle factors Screening Guidelines: - Discuss PSA testing with your doctor starting at age 50 - Men at higher risk should begin conversations at age 40-45 - Shared decision-making is essential Advanced Treatment Options: - Active surveillance for low-risk cases - Robotic-assisted prostatectomy - Radiation therapy - Focal therapy - Immunotherapy Cleveland Clinic offers comprehensive prostate cancer screening programs with personalized risk assessment.