Does The Risk Of Prostate Cancer Increase With Age?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jul 2016

Question: Im 79 yrs old Itake finisteride once a day. every year i get check out by an urologiist. every thing is ok. For the last few years he didnt check thru the rectum. Now i have new doctor he checked me thourly.He felt a spot aND SAID FOR ME TO HAVE BIOSPY. my QUESTION IS THE AGE FACTor . do i need a thoural exam this is confusing me. SOME SAY YES AND SOME SAY NO. THANKS

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,Older age a factor

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,

Thank you for asking to healthcaremagic.

Yes,older age increases the risk of incidence of prostate cancer.PSA test will not rule out prostate cancer for sure. Only confirmatory test is prostate biopsy.A digital rectal exam(DRE) followed by transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy if suspected will help confirm the diagnosis.

I hope your new doctor has suggested the right thing for you and also PSA test is not sensitive in picking up high grade cancers.

Hope this answers your query. Further queries are welcome

Take care

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