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.
Usually the cancer is discovered during an examination in which a finger is placed in the rectum and the prostate gland is felt. The American Cancer Society recommends that an annual rectal examination be done on all men over the age of 40. The normal prostate feels firm, while cancer will feel hard like a rock.