Prostate Cancer and Genetics

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Find out what role genetics play in the occurrence of prostate cancer.

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Rob: I am Rob from Xenia. I am 25-years-old. I know at my age I shouldn't worry about prostate problems. About what age should I have to worry about prostate screenings, is it ever too soon? David Bronson: Rob, that's a great question. For men, starting prostate screening usually starts at age 50, because prostate cancer doesn't occur very often before that. However, if you have a strong family history, and particularly a history of it occurring at an earlier age in your father, you should start getting screening at age 40.
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