What are the screening guidelines for prostate cancer?

Hello,

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I can understand your concern.

Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small gland in men that produces seminal fluid. Please remember this: as you have a history of prostate cancer, it does not mean you will have cancer. However, you have a family history, so you must reduce the other risk factors.

Some of the risk factors are:

1. Age: The risk of prostate cancer increases with age.
2. Lifestyle: A sedentary lifestyle that consumes fat-containing food items might increase the risk.

I would suggest you undergo an annual screening with:

1. Digital rectal examination (DRE).

2. PSA level (in some other normal conditions, PSA can also increase, such as infections and inflammation).

The following are the preventive methods:

1. You should go for regular checkups.
2. Maintain a healthy diet.
3. Maintain a healthy weight.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.