Prostate cancer screening: Life-saving or unnecessary tests?

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Prostate cancer screening: Life-saving or unnecessary tests?

31 August 2022

Jonathan Bentley

Wednesday 31 August 2022, 12:35 AM

Digital rectal examination is never an easy sell, even at the best of times [Image: Bojan89 on iStock]

We all recognise the life-saving value of early detection of potentially deadly cancers, but does that mean prostate cancer should be routinely screened for? GP Jonathan Bentley discusses what patients need to know to make an informed decision

Key points, Prostate cancer screening is still a grey area, but patients over age 40 with a first-degree relative with prostate cancer, and patients over 50, shou, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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