Early Detection of Prostate Cancer

[摘要] Early detection and treatment of prostate cancer when it is still localized provide the greatest chance of cure. Lowering the total prostate-specific antigen (PSA) threshold for prostatic biopsy results in a greater number of localized cancers detected but increases the number of unnecessary biopsies and morbidities associated with the procedure. The search for a novel tumor marker continues. The following 3 recent studies report on urinary and serum tests for prostate cancer detection.

[学科分类] 基础医学