Letter/Communication
Falling through the cracks: New Zealand prostate cancer survivors’ experiences and views regarding PSA testing
New Zealand Medical Journal, Vol.127(1400), pp.106-109
2014
Abstract
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common male cancer in many countries. The 5- year survival rates for PCa are rising, with this thought to reflect improvements in early detection via prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and improved outcomes from treatment options. However, there are also risks associated with PSA testing, such as misdiagnosis and harmful side-effects from various treatments that may outweigh any potential benefits, especially for older men.
Details
- Title
- Falling through the cracks: New Zealand prostate cancer survivors’ experiences and views regarding PSA testing
- Authors
- Asmita Patel (Author) - Auckland University of Technology, New ZealandRoderick MacLeod (Author) - University of SydneyJonathan Masters (Author) - Auckland City Hospital, New ZealandJustin W L Keogh (Author) - Bond University
- Publication details
- New Zealand Medical Journal, Vol.127(1400), pp.106-109
- Publisher
- New Zealand Medical Association
- Date published
- 2014
- ISSN
- 0028-8446
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449334802621
- Output Type
- Letter/Communication
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