Overdiagnosis of prostate cancer could complicate the implementation of new screening strategies in Europe

Overdiagnosis of prostate cancer could complicate the implementation of new screening strategies in Europe

WritingProstate cancer rates in Europe have shown a significant increase since 1980. This could be an indication of overdiagnosis, according to a study published in The BMJ by Salvatore Vaccarella, of the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France. The study suggests that this increase in incidence is largely due to the widespread … Read more