Psychosocial consequences of potential overdiagnosis in prostate cancer a qualitative interview study

Psychosocial consequences of potential overdiagnosis in prostate cancer a qualitative interview study

Background Prostate cancer is a frequently diagnosed cancer and made up 6% of male cancer deaths globally in 2008. Its incidence varies more than 25-fold worldwide, which is primarily attributed to the implementation of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test in developed countries. To reduce harm...

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Main Authors: Sigrid Brisson Nielsen, Olivia Spalletta, Mads Aage Toft Kristensen, John Brodersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-10-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
Subjects:
qualitative research
prostate-specific antigen
prostatic neoplasms
medical overuse
quality of life
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2020.1843826

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