Evidence shows that using prostate-specific antigen test for screening prostate cancer shows an increased risk of harm and uncertain benefits. Based on this a new Canadian guideline recommends that the PSA test should not be used. The guideline is published in iCMAJ/i (iCanadian Medical Association Journal/i) "Some people believe men should be screened for prostate cancer with the PSA test but the evidence indicates otherwise," states Dr. Neil Bell, member ...
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