Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening Is Controversial Because

question 19

Multiple Choice

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is controversial because

• A)there are few false-negative results.
• B)PSA is produced by many other tissues.
• C)it is less sensitive than digital rectal examination.
• D)there are associated harms of false-positive test results.
• E)it detects prostate cancer only in its late stage.

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