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Published Date: May 14, 2026

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Prostate cancer screening can save lives but ‘absolute benefit is small’, study says

A study published in the Guardian found that prostate cancer screening with a blood test reduces deaths by two for every 1,000 men screened.

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A study published in the Guardian found that prostate cancer screening with a blood test reduces deaths by two for every 1,000 men screened. However, the absolute benefit is considered small, and many men may face unnecessary treatment and medical complications. The study analyzed six trials involving nearly 800,000 men.

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