The PSA Test - Comparing the outcomes of surgery versus watchful waiting

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This video illustrates the relative number of deaths among men with prostate cancer who chose to have surgery, versus men who chose to pursue a course of watchful waiting.

The PSA test is a blood test that looks for elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen, which could lead to a diagnosis of prostate cancer. For men considering having a PSA test, it is important to fully understand how the test works and the implications of the test results.

This video was jointly produced by Health Dialog and the Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making.

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