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Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control 4770 Buford Hwy, NE MS K-64 Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 Call: 1 (800) CDC-INFO TTY: 1 (888) 232-6348 FAX: (770) 488-4760 E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Submit a Question Online |
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Sharing the Decision Slide Set: Slide 23
Slide 23 — Do We Extend Men’s Lives by Screening for Prostate Cancer?Talking PointsDo we extend men's lives by screening for prostate cancer? Given the available clinical evidence, the only conclusion is that we honestly do not know, at this time, whether detecting early tumors through PSA testing reduces prostate cancer mortality and extends men's lives. Now let's consider the side effects of PSA testing and early treatment. Text Description of SlidePlease refer to the "Talking Points" above.
Page last reviewed: September 26, 2006
Page last updated: September 26, 2006 Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
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