My father had prostate cancer, and my uncle also had prostate cancer. Am I in the risk group? When should I go for a check-up?
Asked by: 38 Years Old, 100 Kg, 186cm Male
If you have a family history of prostate cancer, you may be at increased risk due to genetic predisposition. A family history of prostate cancer in first-degree relatives may increase a person's risk of developing prostate cancer. The risk of such cancers may increase due to genetic predisposition, and you may need to benefit from screening tests.
Prostate health checks and PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) tests are recommended, especially for high-risk groups (for example, those with more than one first-degree relative with a history of prostate cancer) starting at age 40. However, it would be best to consult a urologist to get definitive information and recommendations on when and which tests are appropriate.
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