The Problem Is Not What to Do with Indolent and Harmless Prostate Cancer-The Problem Is How to Avoid Finding These Cancers

Eur Urol. 2016 Oct;70(4):547-548. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2016.02.032. Epub 2016 Feb 22.

Abstract

One of the most effective ways to reduce overtreatment of prostate cancer is to limit its detection in men with low-risk disease. Although many data are currently missing, we foresee a future with reduced prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing in men selected through baseline PSA values or genetic predisposition. Then selective biopsy using multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging and longitudinal biomarkers will play a role.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / blood
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / genetics
  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Prostate / pathology
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen / blood*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / blood*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / genetics
  • Unnecessary Procedures*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen