Should men without symptoms of prostate disease get PSA test

Should men without symptoms of prostate disease get PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer?

What are the risks associated with PSA testing? Do the risks outweigh the benefits? Why or why not?

What is the role of the RN in shared decision making when working with these patients and their families?

Solution

Yes. All men above 50 should go for PSA test once a year. Prostate cancer is one of the leading cancers in men responsible for death.

The risks involved in psa test are over diagnosis, biopsy may be painful. The benefits greatly outweigh the risks. Regular diagnostic test helps to early diagnose cancer and saves lives.