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Screening for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer screening is the process of testing for the presence of prostate cancer before symptoms occur. Prostate cancer is very common among men, and it can be difficult to diagnose due to its slow-growing nature. Screening can help detect the disease at an early stage, allowing for better treatment options a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Prostate cancer screening is the process of testing for the presence of prostate cancer before symptoms occur. Prostate cancer is very common among men, and it can be difficult to diagnose due to its slow-growing nature. Screening can help detect the disease at an early stage, allowing for better treatment options and improved survival rates. Several tests are available for prostate cancer screening, including the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, digital rectal exam (DRE), and prostate biopsy. Early detection of prostate cancer can improve a patient's chances of successful treatment, and can also reduce the risk of complications and the need for more extensive treatment.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Prostate Cancer.

Journal editorial board
Sam J. Brancato · united states Carlo Aprile · Italy Matteo Ferro · Italy

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