Prostate Cancer: National Guidelines Have Not Stopped Overuse of Low-Value PSA Screening in Older Males
New research suggests that the call to rein in low-value prostate cancer screening seems to be falling on deaf ears.
New research suggests that the call to rein in low-value prostate cancer screening seems to be falling on deaf ears.
Recently released AACC document covers newly updated screening guidelines as well as information on surveillance and diagnosis.
The panel recently said there was still not enough evidence to properly assess the harms and benefits of such screening.
Influential panel cites lack of evidence of tests’ harms and benefits.
In a new practice guideline, the group also “strongly recommends” that NIPS be offered to patients to screen for fetal SCA.