When to screen
"Talk to your doctor about screening" is true and also useless without a date attached. Here's the date.
Screening ages for BRCA carriers are earlier than the general population's, and they're specific enough to put on a calendar: annual PSA screening starting at 40 for BRCA2 carriers,[1]NCCN Guidelines Insights 2026: Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment a yearly clinical breast exam starting at 35,[2]Basser Center for BRCA: BRCA1 and BRCA2 in Men fact sheet and pancreatic screening considered starting at 50.[3]FORCE: Pancreatic Cancer Screening Guidelines
When does screening start for me?
Enter your birth year to see your screening ages.
Ages shown are approximate (based on birth year, not exact birthdate) and reflect general guidelines, not your specific situation. Confirm timing with your doctor or a genetic counselor.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Your doctor or a genetic counselor may adjust these ages based on your family history.