New study questions PSA testing for older men
NCT ID NCT07206693
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study examined whether PSA-based screening for prostate cancer improves survival in men aged 75-79. Researchers analyzed data from over 257,000 Swedish men without prior prostate cancer, comparing those who were screened to those who were not. The goal was to see if screening reduces deaths from prostate cancer or any cause, while also considering the risk of overdiagnosis. Results will help guide future screening recommendations for this age group.
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Stockholm, Sweden
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