Thanel Fredric H, Huntington Mark K
Sanford School of Medicine, The University of South Dakota, USA.
S D Med. 2010;Spec No:41-5.
Prostate cancer is responsible for more than 27,000 deaths annually and is the most common non-skin cancer of men in North America. Over the years, a variety of screening approaches have been recommended. Despite increased sensitivity of the tests and effective public awareness campaigns, screening for this cancer remains surprisingly controversial. In this article, we review what makes a good screening test. We also review the evidence behind screening for prostate cancer and the current screening recommendations by a variety of reputable organizations.
前列腺癌每年导致超过27000人死亡，是北美男性中最常见的非皮肤癌。多年来，人们推荐了多种筛查方法。尽管检测的敏感性有所提高，且开展了有效的公众宣传活动，但对这种癌症的筛查仍然存在惊人的争议。在本文中，我们回顾了什么是好的筛查测试。我们还回顾了前列腺癌筛查背后的证据以及各种知名组织目前的筛查建议。
