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The most recent osteoporosis guidelines, based on the latest research and consensus among physician groups, is that DEXA scan should start at age 65 for healthy women not at particular risk for osteoporosis.[1] Thereafter, women should undergo a DEXA scan every 2 to 5 years, depending on their osteoporosis risk factors. Unfortunately, recent evidence shows that many older women are not receiving the proper screening and treatment. Despite the standard recommendation for screening of all women aged 65 years and older, only about 30-50% of eligible women get a bone density test.[2]
You should get a baseline rectal exam and PSA blood test at age 50. Then, get a PSA and rectal exam every year thereafter. PSA screening can end once your life expectancy is considered to be less than 10 years, from other medical problems. If the PSA is above 2.0ng/ml, re-screening should take place annually. 2  Cancer should be suspected if the PSA velocity is. 3  Greater than 0.35ng/ml per year when the PSA is below 4.0. 4  Greater than 0.75ng/ml per year is the PSA is above 4.