Has Joe Biden ever had a prostate-specific antigen or PSA test? It’s a simple blood draw that measures a protein potentially indicating prostate cancer and is nearly always included in a middle-aged or older man’s annual physical.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive and spread quickly. That’s why Dr. Carlos Varga

With Biden's prostate cancer in the news, men may be wondering whether and at what age to be screened. Advice about the value PSA tests has fluctuated. Here's what to know.

“For an average risk person, which would mean not African American, and somebody that doesn’t not have a family history of prostate cancer, we generally recommend you get your first PSA around age 50,” Reninger said. Those with a family history of prostate cancer are encouraged to screen at 45 years or earlier.

Errol Musk, Elon Musk's father, revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis, discovered during routine blood tests. He underwent surgery in July 2024 to remove his prostate and lymph nodes, emphasizing the importance of early detection.

Developing tests that better identify patients at risk of dying from prostate cancer can decrease overtreatment. In the meantime, educating patients can help them decide if screening is appropriate for them. For underserved and marginalized communities, community outreach can help improve health literacy and enhance awareness and screening.

About 4,000 men in the State are diagnosed with the cancer each year. Although it is often very treatable, the lack of symptoms means it can go undetected for a long time

In a direct appeal to the public, the environmentalist urged men to keep up-to-date with regular testing and doctor’s visits.