Wayne Singleton Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis at 33 After Routine PSA Test
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 23
Wayne Singleton Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis at 33 After Routine PSA Test
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 23
Summary
A routine physical at age 33 led Wayne Singleton to a prostate cancer diagnosis after a doctor ordered a PSA blood test even though he was below the usual screening age.
PSA levels came back "through the roof," and a biopsy confirmed cancer despite Singleton having no symptoms and no known risk factors.
Singleton underwent a prostatectomy at UT MD Anderson in Houston and said his age helped speed a recovery that had him back performing within weeks.
Now 45, the Louisiana musician is using his story to push for regular checkups and earlier screening discussions, though current guidelines generally start PSA conversations around 45 to 55 for average-risk men.
Cancer experts say Singleton's case is unusual because prostate cancer is uncommon before 40, while screening policy still balances earlier detection against risks such as overdiagnosis and overtreatment.