Quiz for:
PSA Screening Recommendations and Risks

Question 1

What does the PSA test measure in the context of prostate cancer screening?

Question 2

What is a significant reason why men choose treatment after PSA screening?

Question 3

What percentage of men may suffer from urinary incontinence after treatment of a cancer detected by PSA?

Question 4

What is the most common consequence of a false-positive PSA test?

Question 5

What is the main reason biopsies following a positive PSA test can be harmful?

Question 6

Among 1,000 men screened, how many might avoid death from prostate cancer due to PSA screening?

Question 7

Why does the Canadian Task Force recommend against routine PSA screening?

Question 8

What should a man interested in PSA testing do according to the recommendations?

Question 9

Which serious complication can occur within 120 days after unnecessary prostate biopsy?

Question 10

What benign condition can also elevate PSA levels, causing a false alarm for cancer?

Question 11

What percentage of prostate cancers detected via PSA are estimated to not cause harm?

Question 12

Which statistic source informs the document's recommendations about PSA screening?

Question 13

How many men per 1,000 screened might experience severe complications requiring hospitalization?

Question 14

What severe long-term complication can result from prostate cancer treatment after PSA screening?

Question 15

What short-term complications can result from prostate cancer treatment?