Early Detection of Prostate Cancer in 2020 and Beyond: Facts and Recommendations for the European Union and the European Commission.

Van Poppel, Hendrik; Hogenhout, Renée; Albers, Peter; van den Bergh, Roderick C N; Barentsz, Jelle O; Roobol, Monique J · Eur Urol · 2021

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

The burden of prostate cancer is increasing. Therefore, we need to implement a contemporary, organized, risk-stratified program for early detection to reduce both the harm from the disease and potential overdiagnosis and overtreatment, while avoiding underdiagnosis to considerably improve the harm-to-benefit ratio.

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