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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing: A Urologist's Perspective

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing: A Urologist's Perspective

Released Tuesday, 5th February 2019
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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing: A Urologist's Perspective

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing: A Urologist's Perspective

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing: A Urologist's Perspective

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing: A Urologist's Perspective

Tuesday, 5th February 2019
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Guest: Mitchell R. Humphreys, M.D. (@MayoMitch)

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)

Prostate cancer is a very common malignancy in men, second only to skin cancer. Despite the fact that it’s one of the more treatable malignancies, it remains the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in men. When diagnosed early, it has an excellent prognosis. The 5-year survival rate approaches 100% in those with local or regional disease. Although screening for prostate cancer is available, the use of screening tests has been controversial and recommendations regarding its use, confusing. Listen in to get a urologist’s perspective.

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

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