Carcinoma of the prostate: Changing incidence associated with annual urologic screening

Maj Ian M. Thompson

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Abstract

The Urology Service at Brooke Army Medical Center has conducted routine screening rectal examinations for early diagnosis of carcinoma of the prostate since 1979. A review of the incidence of carcinoma of the prostate reveals that routine screening has yielded a significant increase in disease incidence. This incidence appears higher than national averages. It is apparent that a commitment to early diagnosis through screening for carcinoma of the prostate also requires a commitment in medical resources.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)335-337
Number of pages3
JournalSouthern medical journal
Volume82
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1989
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine(all)

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