Tag: PSA screening
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PSA Screening Shown to Improve Survival and Safety in 23-Year ERSPC Trial
Overview of a Groundbreaking 23-Year Study Researchers conducting the European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) have released long-awaited findings from 23 years of follow-up. The results indicate that sustained, protocolized PSA testing can reduce deaths from prostate cancer and, crucially, improve the balance between benefits and harms for many men. This work…
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Study confirms PSA screening improves survival and safety
Key takeaway: PSA screening improves outcomes Prostate cancer remains a major health concern worldwide, but new results from the 23-year European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) reinforce a core message: sustained, protocol-driven PSA screening saves lives. The long-term data show not only a reduction in prostate cancer mortality but also a more…