Prostate cancer in trans women
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The news about Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis reminds me that most trans women still have their prostate and so could possibly get prostate cancer. Since testosterone tends to fuel the cancer that may reduce the incidence in trans women with a lower hormone level but does not eliminate it and it seems that the PSA test which is often used as an indicator of cancer may be normal in a trans woman who has early cancer.
The conclusion I would draw is that trans women past middle age should have checks for prostate cancer, not think that because of their transition they are no longer at risk. If any reader has personal experience of this, or has any more information, it would be useful for them to share it with others. A Google search will also reveal some articles with information.