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Prostate-Cancer Mortality at 11 Years of Follow-up — NEJM

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Dr. Savatta

After a median follow-up of 11 years in the core age group, the relative reduction in the risk of death from prostate cancer in the screening group was 21% rate ratio, 0.79; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.68 to 0.91; P=0.001, … Continue reading →

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Organ-confined disease more common in screen-detected prostate cancer

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Dr. Savatta

Source: MedWire News Prostate cancers detected by screening have a higher rate of organ-confined disease and a lower rate of extracapsular extension and positive surgical margins than non-screen-detected cancers, say researchers. The widespread use of prostate cancer screening had led … Continue reading →

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Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Patients

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Dr. Savatta

From Medscape May 12, 2008 — The urine test for the PCA3 gene, already marketed for use in diagnosing prostate cancer, could also be useful in prognostication. It might have clinical application in selecting men with low-grade and low-volume tumors … Continue reading →

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A Step Backward: The ACPM Recommendations on Prostate Cancer Screening

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Dr. Savatta

Medscape article summarizing PSA recommendations: The most aggressive screening protocol is from the NCCN. NCCN guidelines start from the premise that the patient has made a decision to seek early prostate cancer detection. They recommend beginning screening at age 40. … Continue reading →

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Screening for prostate cancer

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Dr. Savatta

The controversy over screening for prostate cancer will continue. clipped from www.medscape.com Information is not adequate to recommend screening men for prostate cancer with digital rectal examination or measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), according to a position statement by the … Continue reading →

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Testosterone and prostate size

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Dr. Savatta

Testosterone makes prostates grow larger and makes prostate cancer grow more quickly. I came across a study that looks at prostate size and testosterone levels: clipped from www.urotoday.com Relationship between Serum Testosterone and Measures of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Aging … Continue reading →

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