A Smarter Way to Approach Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men.1 The PSA blood test can help detect it early — but screening is not right for everyone, and navigating the results can be confusing. This site guides you through the evidence so you can make an informed decision alongside your physician.
Based on Updated Guidelines
Content reflects the American Urological Association Society of Urologic Oncology guidelines for early detection of prostate cancer which may differ from other guidelines such as the USPSTF.
Shared Decision-Making
Every output is designed to support, not replace, a conversation with your doctor. You'll leave with questions to ask your doctor.
Your Privacy
All data you enter stays in your browser. Nothing is transmitted to a server or stored. Your health information remains private.
Where Would You Like to Start?
Choose the section that best matches where you are in your screening journey.
Who Should Be Screened?
Find out if PSA screening is appropriate for your age and risk profile. Includes a risk stratification questionnaire and the PSA self-assessment quiz.
Understanding Your PSA Results
Already have a PSA value? Enter your numbers to see how they compare to age-adjusted thresholds and generate a downloadable physician brief.
Further Education
Learn about the prostate, what prostate cancer is, how it develops, common symptoms, and what treatment can involve.
What the Data Tells Us
Explore patient-friendly summaries of the research, interactive risk infographics, and the full list of clinical references.
What Every Man Should Know
American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.1
Black men face a significantly higher lifetime risk of prostate cancer.2
Five-year survival rate when prostate cancer is caught at a localized stage.
What Is a PSA Test?
PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by prostate cells. A simple blood test measures how much PSA is circulating in your bloodstream. PSA levels naturally rise with age and can be elevated by a variety of conditions — not just cancer.
An elevated PSA does not mean you have cancer. It is a signal that warrants further evaluation and discussion with your physician. Many men with elevated PSA levels turn out not to have prostate cancer. This site will help you understand what your number means and what to ask your doctor.
1 American Cancer Society. Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer. cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
2 Prostate Cancer Foundation. Black Men and Prostate Cancer. pcf.org/patient-support/higher-risk/black-men-and-prostate-cancer/