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The American Cancer Society has updated its prostate cancer screening guidelines, urging men to undergo screening every two years starting at age 50 for average-risk individuals and annually from age 45 for Black men and those with significant family history. This marks a shift from previous recommendations that emphasized informed decision-making. The updated guidelines reflect stronger evidence that PSA screening significantly reduces prostate cancer mortality. The PSA test measures prostate-specific antigen levels in the blood, with elevated levels indicating potential cancer. Early detection is crucial, as nearly all patients diagnosed early survive at least five years. The guidelines aim to address the rising incidence of advanced prostate cancer cases in the U.S.