ollie989898
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Is there a recommended age for this type of check up then?
I'm in my early thirties and never really thought much about it, but I can slowly feel my youth disappearing so might need to start taking care!
If you had family history of prostate cancer I guess they might consider screening you, it would be worth asking your GP for advice. If you developed persistent pain in your pelvis, lower back or had to pee multiple times at night then you would be best to see the GP. If you were that worried I suspect the GP would check you there and then, it won't be something they are strangers to.
In one study I read the median age for presentation of prostate cancer was 68 years of age meaning you are highly unlikely to develop it at your age according to statistics alone.