Learn Latest About Prostate Cancer Screening on CME Webcast. Practicing here in the United States, 1 out of every 8 men will have prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is deadly too. It is the 2nd most common cause of cancer death in men after lung cancer. So, clinicians need to know when and how to screen for this very common form of cancer. To teach us about this important topic, We’ve invited one of Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital’s Urologic oncology experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Urology Dr Shawn Dason.
What you’ll learn in this webcast
As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:
- Understand the rationale, benefits, and harms of prostate cancer screening.
- Have an approach for prostate cancer screening in a primary care setting
You’ll also learn about the following:
- False Positives
- Sensitivity
- Frequency of screening
- Types of Screening
- Prevention
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