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Getting your PSA checked is good for overall health
Author(s) -
Wassersug Richard
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
trends in urology and men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2044-3749
pISSN - 2044-3730
DOI - 10.1002/tre.509
Subject(s) - prostate cancer , medicine , population , gerontology , family medicine , gynecology , cancer , environmental health
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer through regular PSA screening seem to be healthier and have better overall survival than men in the general population. According to Professor Wassersug, this highlights the benefits for men in paying regular attention to their overall health. Mike Kirby provides a commentary on page 17.