Prostate cancer: To screen or not to screen

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Prostate cancer: To screen or not to screen

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Men with a family history of prostate cancer who are confused about whether to undergo controversial screening could soon have access to an online resource to have their questions answered.

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Tags: Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Prostate, Men's Health

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