Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States. Black men are 50% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 2.5 times more likely to die from the disease. Screening is an important tool for detecting prostate cancer in its early stages, when it's most treatable. Prostate cancer screening involves a simple blood test called a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test. Prostate cancer screening every two years is recommended for most men starting at age 55. Black men and those with a family history of prostate cancer should discuss with their physician whether they should be screened earlier, or more often.