When to avoid tests for prostate cancer

Due to the growing multitude of studies discouraging PSA tests, the Ministry of Health has no national screening programme for prostate cancer. FILE PHOTO | NMG

As cancer cases increase, many Kenyans are keen on adopting healthy lifestyles and embracing regular check-ups to reduce their risk of getting the disease.

It is for this reason that Peter Mwangangi (not his real name) – aged 40 - decided to undergo a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, which is used to screen for prostate cancer.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.