The November 2012 special issue of the National Cancer Institute Cancer Bulletin, The Science behind Cancer Screening, has a great infographic and accompanying article about the benefits and harms of PSA screening for prostate cancer. Currently, routine PSA screening for prostate cancer is not recommended, and the infographic helps show why. Various cancer screening remain controversial among many. The entire special issue is quite interesting and sheds light on several topics.
Carol
December 9, 2012 4:55 pmThis is awesome Joni. I think so many people still believe PSA screening (and other screenings) and the gold standard. But it is often unnecessary, and as you show, not recommended. Thanks for sharing!!!
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December 10, 2012 7:39 pmThanks, Carol!
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December 11, 2012 9:59 amVery good information, thanks a lot for sharing with us !