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2. Prostate cancer screening - Wikipedia

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   Prostate cancer screening is the screening process used to detect undiagnosed prostate cancer in men without signs or symptoms. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] When abnormal prostate tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat and cure, but it is unclear if early detection reduces mortality rates.

3. Rectal examination - Wikipedia

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   In men aged 55–69 who have been counseled on the known harms and potential benefits of prostate cancer screening, the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force May 2018 statement states, "The use of digital rectal examination as a screening modality is not recommended because there is a lack of evidence on the benefits."

4. Prostate biopsy - Wikipedia

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   Additionally many prostate cancers detected by screening develop so slowly that they would not cause problems during a man's lifetime, making the complications due to treatment unnecessary. The most frequent side effect of the procedure is blood in the urine (31%). [2] Other side effects may include infection (0.9%) and death (0.2%). [2]

5. Islands consider prostate cancer screening change - AOL

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   NHS is reviewing prostate cancer screening in light of Sir Chris Hoy's diagnosis with the disease. ... Guernsey and Jersey's health services will consider the findings of a review of NHS advice on ...

6. Who should get screened for prostate cancer? - AOL

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   The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is in the process of updating its recommendation on prostate cancer screening but currently says that men ages 55 to 69 years old may make the individual ...

7. Lower prostate cancer screening rates linked with more ... - AOL

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   In 2018, based on new evidence, the panel modified its recommendation to limit prostate cancer screening to men ages 55 to 69, and then only if they "express a preference for screening after being ...