PROSTATE-CANCER SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT

Prostate cancer has become an increasingly important public health iss ue in recent years. Although there are still many unresolved issues, s everal strides in the diagnosis and management of the disease have rec ently been made. Several screening techniques including digital rectal examination, transrectal ultrasound, and derivatives of prostate spec ific antigen are currently available to detect the disease. Likewise, there are numerous treatment options from which to choose from. A thor ough understanding of the effective early detection strategies as well as the current therapeutic modalities ensures the best possible outco mes for one's patients.