SCREENING men for prostate cancer could slash deaths by 13 per cent, saving thousands of lives a year, a study suggests.
It was now up to us to determine the next steps. And that is one of the problems with private screening; once it’s done, ...
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Prostate cancer screening slashes risk of dying from the disease by 13 per cent, major study reveals
Testing led to a 'sustained reduction' in deaths over the 23-year follow-up period, with the benefits outweighing potential ...
The country's most senior cancer doctor said the rise in cases has likely been fuelled by growing awareness of the disease ...
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'You cannot do this on your own': Why it's important to talk about prostate cancer
Thousands of Irish men are diagnosed each year, but this slow-growing disease is very treatable, especially when caught early ...
Men with genes that increase the risk of prostate cancer should have annual checks from the age of 40, research has shown.
“The latest results show that PSA screening in this trial prevented 22 prostate cancer deaths per 10,000 men screened, compared to 14 deaths in the previous analysis. It also shows that the harms of ...
Prostate specific antigen screening reduces the risk of death from prostate cancer by 13%, one of the largest randomised ...
The prostate is a gland that is about the size of a walnut which sits just below the bladder within the pelvis. It surrounds the urethra - the tube that takes urine out of the body through the penis.
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Should the UK introduce targeted prostate cancer screening? The case for and against
Two cancer experts go head to head, arguing the case for and against a targeted prostate cancer screening programme.
“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone ...
Men in India are living shorter lives and visiting doctors less often. Movember brings the reminder they need: grow awareness ...
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