Should men be tested for prostate cancer?
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Should men be tested for prostate cancer?
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Many older men still get prostate cancer testing - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite recommendations not to screen men age 75 and older for prostate cancer, most elderly men still get tested, according to a new survey. "I think there is a lot of push from patients to get (the test)," said Dr. Edward Messing from the University of Rochester Medical Center, who worked on the study. "Eighty-year-olds don't think they're that old anymore, and maybe they're not. They think they still have a life ahead of them."” View full resource at news.yahoo.com
Most Recently Shared on April 26, 2012 at 8:41 pm By:
john clay mchugh Surgeon, Urologist, Physician, and Doctor
Many older men still get prostate cancer testing: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite recommendations not to scr... http://t.co/TzfoC2dt
Doctors not all on board with new prostate cancer recommendations - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many doctors don't expect new guidelines to affect how often they screen men for prostate cancer, results of a new survey suggest. Last fall, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a draft of new prostate cancer screening guidelines, which recommend against routine prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing in average-risk men. ...” View full resource at news.yahoo.com
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john clay mchugh Surgeon, Urologist, Physician, and Doctor
Doctors not all on board with new prostate cancer recommendations: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many doctors don'... http://t.co/naM5FsIb
Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: Study
cancercompass.com — “Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: Study” View full resource at cancercompass.com
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Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: Study: Many older men still get unnecessary PSA tests, ... http://t.co/6Xt9JY0z
P.S.A. Testing Continues in Older Men - NYTimes.com
newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com — “Years after medical guidelines changed, many older men still are routinely screened for prostate cancer.” View full resource at newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 4:53 pm By:
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Older Men Still Being Screened for Prostate Cancer - NYTimes.com
well.blogs.nytimes.com — “Many men 75 years and older, who are far more likely to be harmed than helped by prostate cancer screening, continue to be tested for the disease, despite federal guidelines strongly advising against the practice. Read more...” View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com
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NYT: Well: Older Men Still Being Screened for Prostate Cancer http://t.co/iCM4mzzS
Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: Study - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: TUESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- In 2008, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against testing for prostate cancer in men aged 75 and older, but new research finds that almost 44 percent of these men are still being screened.” View full resource at news.yahoo.com
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Older Men Still Being Screened for Prostate Cancer - NYTimes.com
well.blogs.nytimes.com — “Many men 75 years and older, who are far more likely to be harmed than helped by prostate cancer screening, continue to be tested for the disease, despite federal guidelines strongly advising against the practice. Read more...” View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com
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What We Can Learn From Warren Buffett's Prostate Cancer : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “Billionaire Warren Buffett was tested for prostate cancer at an age when most men are not. The evidence suggests that in most cases the harms of treatment of prostate cancer in elderly men outweigh its benefits.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2012 at 2:50 am By:
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Why would an intelligent, presumably numbers- & data-driven guy (W. Buffett) be screened (& treated!) for prostate CA? http://t.co/MtbmSRfA
Why Was Warren Buffett Screened for Prostate Cancer? - NYTimes.com
well.blogs.nytimes.com — “Mr. Buffett's cancer was detected with a prostate specific antigen blood test, but the decision to screen him goes against the recommendations of a government panel that issues screening guidelines. Read more...” View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com
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What We Can Learn From Warren Buffett's Prostate Cancer : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “Billionaire Warren Buffett was tested for prostate cancer at an age when most men are not. The evidence suggests that in most cases the harms of treatment of prostate cancer in elderly men outweigh its benefits.” View full resource at npr.org
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What We Can Learn From Warren Buffett's Prostate Cancer : NPR http://t.co/B7GjQM7I
What We Can Learn From Warren Buffett's Prostate Cancer : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “Billionaire Warren Buffett was tested for prostate cancer at an age when most men are not. The evidence suggests that in most cases the harms of treatment of prostate cancer in elderly men outweigh its benefits.” View full resource at npr.org
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What We Can Learn From Warren Buffett's Prostate Cancer http://t.co/r13BcKNh
Warren Buffett has stage 1 prostate cancer - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Warren Buffett, like most men his age, has stage 1 prostate cancer, which is readily treatable. Ryan O'Neal has stage 2.” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2012 at 12:02 am By:
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80% of men > 80 have PrCa - most don't know it and won't ever develop symptoms. Unless PSA tested http://t.co/JzifyOop
Free prostate cancer tests for Lewisham menUpdated 2:10pm Saturday... - Topix
topix.com — “Free prostate cancer tests for Lewisham menUpdated 2:10pm Saturday... - Topix” View full resource at topix.com
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2012 at 3:52 pm By:
john clay mchugh Surgeon, Urologist, Physician, and Doctor
Free prostate cancer tests for Lewisham menUpdated 2:10pm Saturday...: The appointments at Blackheath Hospital w... http://t.co/lSmPXDUD
Colon cancer: Family history is important - Longview News-Journal: News
news-journal.com — “This March, the American Cancer Society is encouraging all men and women age 50 and older to make getting tested for colon cancer a priority. Those with a family history of colon cancer should talk with their doctors about being tested sooner.” View full resource at news-journal.com
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Colon cancer: Family history is important: This March, the American Cancer Society is encouraging all men and wo... http://t.co/iIcaqioB
Prostate cancer screening still unproven: Report
delta-optimist.com — “PSA blood tests are often used to screen men for prostate cancer, but there is still no good evidence” View full resource at delta-optimist.com
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 11:31 pm By:
Prostate cancer screening still unproven: Report: Prostate cancer cells are pictured. PSA, or prostate-specific ... http://t.co/2R1N4Vz2
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