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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
La Shawn Ford

Early detection of prostate cancer is essential, and insurers must cover screening costs

I always thought of myself as a healthy and fit 48-year-old. I exercised and ate right. I got regular checkups. I tried to do things the right way — even if that meant going against conventional wisdom.

Mainstream science such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that men should wait until they are 55 to discuss screening for prostate cancer with their doctor.

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