Men Who Learn More About PSA Test Are Less Likely To Seek Screening

When men get a little extra help in understanding prostate cancer screening tests, they come away more educated and confident about their choices. However, they might also be less likely to go ahead with the tests, according to a closer look at some recent studies.More than 6,000 men took part in the studies, which looked at the effects of “decision aids” such as pamphlets, videotaped programs and Web sites that discussed the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Prostate on October 5th, 2007