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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Epidemiology, prevention and screening for prostate cancer.
Michele Pavone-macalusosubject
Malemedicine.medical_specialtyEarly cancerUrologyCost-Benefit AnalysisRisk AssessmentProstate cancerEpidemiologymedicineHumansMass ScreeningIn patientStage (cooking)Intensive care medicineRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicPalpationbusiness.industryRectumProstatic NeoplasmsDelayed treatmentSurgical proceduresMiddle AgedProstate-Specific Antigenmedicine.diseasePrimary PreventionPhysical therapybusinessdescription
Prostate cancer is a growing social problem. The economical impact is high and is likely to become greater in future years, not only because the number of patients diagnosed with prostatic neoplasias is increasing steadily, but also because of the promotion of screening programmes and the rise in the number of surgical procedures available. It can be concluded that, at the present stage, widespread implementation of screening cannot be recommended. The answer to the question of screening can only be provided by large randomised trials, comparing either screening versus no screening, or early versus delayed treatment in patients in whom early cancer is detected by screening.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-01 | European urology |