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  • Oncology
  • Urology
  • Public Health

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  • Prostate cancer is a common neoplasm in men, significantly impacting public health.
  • Long-term patient survival necessitates effective diagnostic tools and treatments.
  • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is debated despite its role in disease detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the role of PSA screening in prostate cancer management.
  • To discuss the benefits and risks associated with PSA screening.
  • To highlight the need for improved screening strategies and patient counseling.

Main Methods:

  • Review of randomized controlled studies on PSA screening.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data modified by PSA screening.
  • Assessment of overdiagnosis and overtreatment risks.

Main Results:

  • PSA screening has demonstrated a reduction in prostate cancer mortality.
  • Significant risks of overdiagnosis and overtreatment are associated with widespread PSA screening.
  • Current screening practices have altered disease epidemiology.

Conclusions:

  • While PSA screening reduces mortality, it is linked to overdiagnosis and overtreatment.
  • There is a critical need for novel, accurate screening tools for prostate cancer.
  • Enhanced patient counseling and risk stratification are essential for optimal management.