PSA testing
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Study published in May 28 New England Journal of Medicine concludes that isolated rises in prostate-specific antigen levels should be confirmed with a follow-up test before recommending prostate biopsy. James Eastham, MD, et al., Polyp Prevention Trial Study, note that the protocol "may reduce the number of unnecessary procedures markedly." While PSA testing combined with digital rectal exam often is used for early cancer detection, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force does not endorse the procedure (1"The Gray Sheet" Dec. 9, 2002, p. 14)...