Screening for Prostate Cancer.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2020.08.007 and PMC identifier 8287565.
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Abstract
This article gives an overview of the current state of the evidence for prostate cancer early detection with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and summarizes current recommendations from guideline groups. The article reviews the global public health burden and risk factors for prostate cancer with clinical implications as screening tools. Screening studies, novel biomarkers, and MRI are discussed. The article outlines 7 key practice points for primary care physicians and provides a simple schema for facilitating shared decision-making conversations.
Medical subject headings
- Prostatic Neoplasms