The Checkup - Prostate Cancer Screening's Toll

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The Checkup - Prostate Cancer Screening's Toll

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One of the most controversial issues in men's health is whether a blood test commonly used to screen for prostate cancer is being overused. Well, there's new evidence out this week that the test has led to a lot of men getting unnecessary treatment. The test, known as the prostate-specific...

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Tags: Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Prostate Cancer, Prostate, Lab Test, Healthy Living, Men's Health, News

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