ACS Updates Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations

The American Cancer Society has revised its prostate cancer screening guidelines, now directly recommending regular PSA testing for men in specific age and risk groups. This update advises biennial screening for average-risk men aged 50-69 and annual screening for Black men or those with a strong family history starting at 45. The shift reflects stronger evidence of PSA testing's benefits in reducing mortality and advanced diagnoses, while also addressing concerns about overtreatment.