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Ugh, this is such a trigger for me and my high PSA levels. Currently rocking 3.0 and 46 years old and on a yearly checkup routine since several years.

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When did you start screening? When should I start screening?

Recommendations vary, but in general earlier is better so you can establish a baseline PSA level.

My father managed to survive it (he's now in his mid 70s). He says start at 40. It's very easy, just a blood test.

His catchphrase 'most die with prostate cancer, not of it. What is there to lose?'

What prevention methods did he use?

I pity you for the biopsies you must (have) undergo(ne). Don't ask me how I know to say that.

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