1 hour
What does it mean to “screen for prostate cancer”? Why is it controversial? Why should we do it? Why shouldn’t we do it? What are we obliged to tell our patients? The controversy over prostate cancer screening will be examined from the perspective of a urologist with 34 years of experience beginning with the introduction of PSA into clinical practice. The advantages and objections to screening will be examined in light of the US Preventative Task Force's latest recommendation.