““Unreliable” I was told. Have read similar reports to that effect.”
Better to verify what you are ‘told’ before repeating it.
Screening for prostate cancer is done with a blood test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) protein in the blood. An elevated PSA level may be caused by prostate cancer. It can also be caused by other conditions, too, including an enlarged prostate and inflammation of the prostate.
Va.gov
“Routine PSA screening is no longer recommended because the harms of unnecessary testing and treatment outweigh the benefits.”
I was told this in so many words by VA Doctor, NP and PA. If you are still uncertain? Call VA.