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A Single Early PSA Test Found to Predict Long-Term Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

By Allyson Collins, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Wednesday, April 17, 2013

A study led by Memorial Sloan-Kettering investigators indicates nearly half of all prostate cancer deaths by age 75 occur in a small group of men with high PSA levels at age 45.

Tags: Cancer Care; Research; Health Outcomes & Statistics Research; PSA Testing; Diagnosis; Screening; Prostate Cancer

Q&A

Department of Surgery Chair Peter Scardino on Smarter Screening for Prostate Cancer

By Esther Napolitano, BS, Science Writer/Editor | Thursday, March 14, 2013

Dr. Scardino discusses strategies for how physicians and patients can make the best use of PSA testing and prostate cancer treatment.

Tags: Cancer Care; PSA Testing; Diagnosis; Screening; Prostate Cancer

Perspective

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Experts Maintain That PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer Saves Lives

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Friday, June 1, 2012

Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s prostate cancer team — including Howard I. Scher, Chief of the Genitourinary Oncology Service — disagrees with new PSA screening recommendations released by government task force.

Tags: Cancer Care; PSA Testing; Screening; Prostate Cancer