[Roger Luckmann, MD, MPH UMass Memorial Medical Center speaking] The way doctors look for prostate cancer is changing.
[J. Jacques Carter, MD, MPH Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center speaking] Some prostate cancers can be deadly, while others may grow so slowly that finding them and treating them may cause more harm than good.
[Dr. Luckmann speaking] It can be confusing, so it's important to talk to your doctor about the benefits and harms before getting tested.
[Dr. Carter speaking] If you're African-American or have a brother or father with prostate cancer, testing can start as early as age 40.
[Words on screen] High risk factors – African American, Brother or Father with Prostate Cancer, Age 40+
[Dr. Luckmann] Don't wait to have the conversation with your doctor.
[Dr. Carter] Learn more at Mass.gov/CancerScreenings.
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