Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing: A Urologist's Perspective

Published: Feb. 5, 2019, 8:01 p.m.

b'Guest: Mitchell R. Humphreys, M.D. (@MayoMitch)\\nHost: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)\\nProstate cancer is a very common malignancy in men, second only to skin cancer. Despite the fact that it\\u2019s one of the more treatable malignancies, it remains the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in men. When diagnosed early, it has an excellent prognosis. The 5-year survival rate approaches 100% in those with local or regional disease. Although screening for prostate cancer is available, the use of screening tests has been controversial and recommendations regarding its use, confusing. Listen in to get a urologist\\u2019s perspective.\\nConnect with the Mayo Clinic\\u2019s School of Continuous Professional Development\\xa0online at https://ce.mayo.edu/\\xa0or\\xa0on Twitter @MayoMedEd.'