Benefits and Risks and presented by Dr Mayur Dalvi
                     Prostate Cancer 
Screening: Benefits and 
Risks
BY
Dr. Mayur Dalvi 
Urologist
PROSTATE CANCER BASICS
Prostate 
cancer is a 
malignant 
tumor that 
arises from the 
cells of the 
prostate gland.
Definition of prostate cancer
Incidence and prevalence of prostate 
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cancer
• According to government data, there were 
37416 reported prostate cancer cases in India 
in 2016, with the number expected to rise to 
41532 by 2020. The incidence of prostate 
cancer is expected to rise to over 47,000 
cases by 2025.
Age range and risk factors
• Prostate cancer primarily affects men over the 
age of 50 and risk factors include age, race, 
family history and lifestyle factors.
Screening for Prostate 
Cancer
Definition of prostate cancer 
screening
• Prostate cancer screening is the process of testing for early signs of 
prostate cancer in asymptomatic men.
Common screening methods
• : Digital rectal exams and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests are the most 
common screening methods used to detect prostate cancer.
Recommended screening intervals
• The American Urological Association (AUA) recommends discussing screening 
with a healthcare provider starting at age 55 for men at average risk or earlier 
for men at higher risk.
 Benefits of Prostate Cancer Screening 5
 
1. Early detection and treatment can lead to better outcomes: When prostate 
cancer is detected early there is a higher chance of successful treatment and 
better outcomes.
2. Screening can identify cancer at an early stage when it is more treatable: 
Screening allows for early detection of prostate cancer when it is more localized 
and has not yet spread to other parts of the body.
3. Improved survival rates: Studies have shown that screening for prostate cancer 
can lead to a reduction in prostate cancer-specific mortality.
Limitations of Prostate Cancer Screening 6
• False positive results can lead to unnecessary biopsies and treatment: A false 
positive result means that a test shows a suspicious result for cancer when no 
cancer is present. False positives can lead to unnecessary biopsies and 
treatment which can have their own risks and complications.
• Overdiagnosis can result in overtreatment: Overdiagnosis occurs when 
prostate cancer is detected and treated which would not have caused harm if 
left untreated. This can result in unnecessary and potentially harmful 
treatments.
• Possible side effects of treatment such as incontinence and erectile 
dysfunction: Prostate cancer treatment can lead to side effects such as 
urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
Dr. Mayur Dalvi's Perspective on 7
Prostate Cancer Screening
As a urologist, Dr. Mayur Dalvi recommends discussing prostate cancer screening with a 
healthcare provider to determine an individualized approach based on a patient's risk factors 
and preferences.
Dr. Dalvi recognizes the benefits of prostate cancer screening in detecting prostate cancer at 
an early stage, but also acknowledges the risks and limitations of screening.
He emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making between patients and healthcare 
providers when considering prostate cancer screening.
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SUMMARY 
Summary of the benefits and risks of prostate cancer 
screening
Importance of discussing screening with a healthcare 
provider
Dr. Mayur Dalvi's perspective on prostate cancer screening
Dr mayur Dalvi is the best urologist in 
Aurangabad  and hi specialist in prostate 
cancer treatment if suffering from prostate 
cancer get an appointment with Dr mayur 
Dalvi
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