Federal Panel Says To Stop Prostate Exams at Age 75
On Monday, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that physicians no longer screen men over the age of 75 for prostate cancer, arguing that the potential harm from the test outweighs the potential benefit from treatment. However, some experts disagree with the recommendations.
- "Stop Prostate Exams at Age 75, Federal Panel Recommends" (Maugh II/Gellene, Los Angeles Times, 8/5).