Testicular cancer. How effective is screening?
This article appraises the value of screening for testicular cancer using rigorous criteria. Testicular cancer is very rare and no benefit from self-examination has been demonstrated. There is insufficient evidence for routine screening in asymptomatic men or for educating patients to perform periodic testicular self-examination. A further article by Dr Sladden and Dr Dickinson will examine the value of screening for cancer of the prostate.
Sladden
M
M
Department of Health, Housing and Community Services, Canberra.
Dickinson
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*