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Topic: Prostate
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Sort Desciption: Currently, doctors disagree about the issue of prostate cancer screening. This issue is whether men without symptoms should be tested for prostate cancer. Controversy exists because screening has both potential advantages and known disadvantages. ...
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Currently, doctors disagree about the issue of prostate cancer screening. This issue is whether men without symptoms should be tested for prostate cancer. Controversy exists because screening has both potential advantages and known disadvantages. Studies are currently underway to assess the value of screening, but the results will not be available for over a decade. Until more knowledge is gained, patients should make the decision about prostate cancer screening in conjunction with their doctors. The following information is intended to help you in making this decision. Any questions that you have after reading this material should be discussed with your doctor. The Case For Screening Advanced prostate cancer is not curable Without screening, only a small percentage of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early, more curable stage Prostate Cancer detected at an early stage may be more likely cured. PSA testing improves early detection Sequential screening (i.e. annually) may offer more benefit than one-time screening. The Case Against Screening No study has proven that screening reduces a mans risk of dying from prostate cancer Most men with prostate cancer will die from other causes, making detection neither necessary nor beneficial Current therapy of prostate cancer has a significant risk of permanent complications such as impotence and urinary incontinence Possibility ...
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