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Last Update: 05/19/2024 08:08 PM

Current Deck: SLS Cards::2. Periodic health review and back pain

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Field Change Suggestions:
Should men be screened for prostate cancer?  If so, using what modality or modalities? If so, starting at what age? How frequent? For how long?
Shared decision to be made at age 50 or 45 in men at increased risk.

PSA
DRE can be considered as part of workup, depending on guidelines used

PSA < 1 --> repeat every 4 years
PSA 1-3 --> repeat every 2 years
PSA > 3 --> more frequent PSA testing required, calculate risk, mpMRI, and consider biopsy

60 yo with PSA < 1 --> d/c
Otherwise, d/c at 70 yo
If life expectancy ever < 10 yo --> d/c