Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2005 Nov;66(11):623-6.

Prostate cancer: screening approaches.

Donovan JL, Martin RM, Neal DE, Hamdy FC.

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Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, Bristol BS8 2PR.

Abstract

Introducing screening for prostate cancer requires evidence that this would do more good than harm. Current evidence about the impact and natural history of prostate cancer, screening and diagnostic tests, and the effectiveness of treatments is reviewed below.

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