Screening for Prostate Cancer
Paul F. Pinsky, Howard L. Parnes
Abstract
PSA screening for prostate cancer should involve consideration of benefits and risks. Screening is associated with a small reduction in prostate cancer deaths; risks include overdiagnosis and unnecessary biopsy and treatment.
Topics & Concepts
OverdiagnosisMedicineProstate cancerProstate cancer screeningProstateCancerGynecologyBiopsyProstate biopsyCancer screeningOncologyProstate-specific antigenIntensive care medicineInternal medicineProstate Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentProstate Cancer Treatment and ResearchBladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments