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. 2014 May;41(2):249-55.
doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2014.01.004. Epub 2014 Feb 19.

The politics of prostate cancer screening

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The politics of prostate cancer screening

Samuel D Kaffenberger et al. Urol Clin North Am. 2014 May.

Abstract

The controversial recent recommendation by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) against prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for early-stage prostate cancer has caused much debate. Whereas USPSTF recommendations against routine screening mammography in younger women resulted in fierce public outcry and eventual alteration in the language of the recommendation, the same public and political response has not been seen with PSA screening for prostate cancer. It is of paramount importance to ensure improved efficiency and transparency of the USPSTF recommendation process, and resolution of concerns with the current USPSTF recommendation against PSA screening for all ages.

Keywords: Localized; Prostate cancer; Prostate-specific antigen; Screening; United States Preventive Services Task Force.

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