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Prostate Screening Often Occurs Without Discussion of Benefits, Risks
March 28, 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 28 -- Brown University issued the following news release:

A new study finds that while a blood test that helps to screen for prostate cancer remains common, only 30 percent of men in a large national survey reported having a balanced discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the screening with their doctor. Moreover, having such a discussion of both pros and cons has become less likely since the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a recommend . . .

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