Prostate cancer : take time to decide

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Prostate cancer : take time to decide

Published Date:

9/13/13

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English

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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.

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Who has a higher risk for prostate cancer? -- What is the PSA test? -- What happens next if my PSA is high? -- What are my choices if a biopsy shows early prostate cancer? : Watching it closely, Getting other treatments after talking to your doctor.

Most prostate cancers grow slowly, and don’t cause any health problems in men who have them. A PSA test may find a prostate health problem. Treatment can cause serious side effects. Take time to ask your doctor these questions before you decide to get tested or treated for prostate cancer

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Poster

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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