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I'm a 42 year old black male with normal BMI of 26. Recently I'm experiencing poor erection and I'm struggling to pee in the early hours of the morning. Could this be prostate cancer?
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Katishi, it is now recommended that Black men should begin PSA screening for prostate cancer around age 40:
"In April 2024, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) tried to help close the gap by issuing new guidelines, published in NEJM Evidence, recommending that Black men consider PSA screening starting between the ages of 40 and 45."
If you consult a urologist soon, he or she can investigate whether the issues you are experiencing are BPH, prostate cancer, or another genitourinary problem. Please don't delay seeking care to set your mind at ease and to begin treatment of whatever is causing you trouble. Best of luck and keep us posted.
If you can get your PSA blood test from a urologist. That way if there is an issue, you’re already connected with a specialist.
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You can ask your doctor to order a PSA test (a simple blood test) to check if there's a chance.
Most prostate cancer doesn't start until later, but a small percentage of cases can start as early as your 40s (more typically, 50s), and they tend to be more aggressive.
Good luck!