Perceptions about screening for prostate cancer using genetic lifetime risk assessment: a qualitative study

Perceptions about screening for prostate cancer using genetic lifetime risk assessment: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Most health authorities do not recommend screening for prostate cancer with PSA tests in asymptomatic patients who are not at increased risk. However, opportunistic screening for prostate cancer is still wanted by many patients and it is widely used in primary care clinics, with...

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Main Authors: Pia Kirkegaard, Adrian Edwards, Trine Laura Overgaard Nielsen, Torben Falck Ørntoft, Karina Dalsgaard Sørensen, Michael Borre, Flemming Bro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Cancer
Genetics
Screening and prevention
Decision making
Primary health care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-018-0717-6

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