Why screen given the risks?

The American Urological Association recommends men begin PSA screening at age 40 for the earliest detection of progressing cancerCancer that is progressing at a fast rate and is life-threatening., and encourages informed decisions about PSA screening by older men or ones with a short life expectancy.  But some doctors and analysts debate whether the benefits of simple PSA screening offset the associated risks of unwarranted biopsies and overtreatment. 

PSA screening leads to early treatment, which can save lives. Screening smartly leads to early treatment when warranted, and reduces unwarranted biopsies and over treatment with all of the associated side effects and risks. Because Soar compares a range of  personal health factors with leading research results, you can tip the benefits of the PSA test in your patient's favor and reduce the risk of unwarranted biopsies and over-treatment while retaining the benefits of early detection and treatment.