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Health Encyclopedia: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis And Screening
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Screening
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- Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
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Screening and Diagnosis
The prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test is widely available for screening men for prostate cancer. However, there is great uncertainty over whether regular screening has major benefits for most men. The most recent guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force report that there is no conclusive evidence that routine prostate screening saves lives. Indeed, it may lead to invasive testing and treatments for many men who, considering the slow growth of the ca...
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