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PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer, Not for the Ill-Informed

BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD There is a real danger that PSA screening will lead to overtreatment. The government, having studied this situation, has therefore recommended dropping PSA screening altogether. This proposal doesn’t …

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Evaluate PSA with Imaging, Not Random Biopsy: Avoiding Unnecessary Radical Treatment

BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men.  While some types of prostate cancer are life-threatening, some types are not.  Recent media reports …

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Alternatives to Random Biopsy for Prostate Cancer

BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Your PSA is elevated. Now your doctor recommends a needle biopsy, 12 cores through the rectum to check for cancer in the prostate.  Sounds icky but also logical …

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