title: Effectiveness of screening for prostate cancer.
abstract: In this, our second article, we assess the value of screening for prostate cancer. There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine digital rectal examination as an effective screening test for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men. It is recommended that tumour markers, such as prostate specific antigen, and transrectal ultrasound are not used for routine screening purposes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health, Housing and Community Services, Canberra.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sladden
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dickinson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010173:Palpation; D017430:Prostate-Specific Antigen / Q000032:analysis; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D017430:Prostate-Specific Antigen