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Spring Survey Results 2012

PSA Test for Prostate Cancer May Save Few Lives

Recorded on 3/20/2009
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UPDATE (OCT. 7, 2011): A U.S. government-backed panel now recommends against routine prostate cancer screening with the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test. In this interview, Dr. Gerald Andriole, a leader in the field of urology, agreed that the PSA was not at all the perfect test.

For the past two decades, the PSA blood test, used to screen for prostate cancer, has been a routine part of preventative medicine for men over the age of 40. However, two newly published long term studies suggest that the PSA test may save few lives. In fact, many men may end up exposing themselves to invasive and unnecessary treatments as a result. In this breaking news segment, Dr. Gerald Andriole, Professor and Chief of Urologic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and lead investigator of the American study, joins host Andrew Schorr to explain the study results. Dr. Adriole, who is in Stockholm, Sweden presenting the findings, stresses the PSA test is still an important aspect of preventative medicine, particularly for younger men. However, it is crucial that men examine the results of their PSA tests with their doctors and fully weigh their options.

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Gerald L. Andriole, M.D. Gerald L. Andriole, M.D.
Professor and Chief of Urologic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine
Dr. Gerald L. Adriole is Professor and Chief of Urologic Surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Siteman Cancer Center. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency in surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester. He went on to complete his residency in urology at Brigham and Women's... more >

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  2. Making Treatment Decisions Based on PSA Test Results LISTEN

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