I am not sure I believe it entirely. But the idea that lots of folks get false alarms and then have to have biopsies is pretty alarming. I am not that kind of doctor, but suddenly I feel less pressure to get screened as I approach the big 50 in a few years. How about you?
Update: This editorial suggests that the graphic above is not so random. The Preventative Services Task Force has concluded that seeking to attack prostate cancer early does more harm than good.
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