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Overtreatment of prostate cancer in the active surveillance era

Common Sense Family Doctor

Concerns about overdiagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer through prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening motivated the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer. times more likely to develop urinary or sexual complications, 2.78

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

These visits help catch illnesses before they become more serious, reduce healthcare costs in the long term, and improve overall quality of life. Terms like: Tertiary prevention of cardiovascular disease Tertiary prevention of heart disease refer to managing conditions after diagnosis to prevent worsening or recurrence.