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In what year was PSA approved by the FDA for cancer detection?
In what year was PSA approved by the FDA for cancer detection?
- 2000
- 1994 (correct)
- 1986
- 2010
What is a potential consequence of increased detection of slow-growing or relatively benign cancer?
What is a potential consequence of increased detection of slow-growing or relatively benign cancer?
- Increased risk of advanced-stage disease
- Overdiagnosis and overtreatment (correct)
- Reduced incidence of localized tumors
- Improved survival rates
What is the current lifetime risk of being diagnosed with PC?
What is the current lifetime risk of being diagnosed with PC?
- 25%
- 16% (correct)
- 20%
- 10%
What has been the impact of PSA screening on the incidence of advanced-stage disease?
What has been the impact of PSA screening on the incidence of advanced-stage disease?
What is the risk of dying from PC, according to the text?
What is the risk of dying from PC, according to the text?
What is the current state of consensus among health organizations regarding PSA screening for PC?
What is the current state of consensus among health organizations regarding PSA screening for PC?