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Prostate Cancer Calculator

by Jane Chin, Ph.D. on April 19th, 2006

Generally, prostate-specific antigen or PSA testing has been used to predict a man’s chance of developing prostate cancer.

Now, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has posted a “prostate cancer calculator” that takes into account additional factors, including:

• Race
• Age
• PSA Level
• Family History of Prostate Cancer
• Digital Rectal Examination Result
• Prior Negative Prostate Biopsy

This test is available online for both patients and physicians.

American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates 1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Men over age 50 should have an annual PSA test and a digital rectal exam. Those with risk factors such as family history of prostate cancer should begin testing earlier, at age 45.

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