The pros and cons of PSA tests for prostate cancer for midlife and older men

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A blood test called a PSA can help screen men for prostate cancer but it can also lead to unnecessary treatment.

With Biden's prostate cancer in the news, men may be wondering whether and at what age to be screened. Advice about the value PSA tests has fluctuated. Here's what to know.

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