As history rode its course through the 20th century, roller coasters just got bigger, and bigger, and their designs ever more inspired. In 1989, the first Mega or Hyper Coaster, over 200 feet-tall, was created in the shape of Cedar Point, Ohioâs Magnum XL-200. And still those coasters got biggerâ¦.
Specifically, the American Cancer Society advises digital prostate exam for men as of the age 40. For men age 50 and over, it recommends the prostate specific antigen blood test. In the case of African American males, among whom the incidence of prostate cancer is twice that of Caucasian men, PSA's are advised as of age 40.
Sheldon Marks, MD: Men should go every year starting at about age 50, for a complete exam which should include a prostate exam, a urine check and a PSA blood test. If they're in a high-risk category, if they have a family history of prostate cancer, African-American, then those men should probably start at age 40 or 45 being seen on an annual basis. Narrator: Why African-American? Sheldon Marks, MD: We're not sure why African-American men have a higher rate of prostate cancer.