Screening for prostate cancer becomes more complex in men over the age of 70. The US Preventive Services Task Force ( USPSTF ) currently recommends against routine PSA testing in this age group. The PSA test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood, which can be a sign of prostate cancer. The main reason for this recommendation is that prostate cancer often grows very slowly. Many older men are more likely to live with the disease rather than die from it. Treatments can also cause side effects such as urinary problems, fatigue, or sexual difficulties. According to the USPSTF, these harms may outweigh the benefits of detecting the disease early in older men. However, as men today are living longer and healthier lives, some experts believe these guidelines ne

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