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Obesity and Prostate Cancer Detection: Insights from Three National Surveys
Obese men tend to have lower Prostate Specific Antigen scores, resulting in fewer referrals for biopsies. Consequently, obese men have higher rates of prostate cancer progression. This study recommends that physicians consider a patient’s Body Mass Index when considering a biopsy referral.
Abstract
Background
Previous studies suggest that obesity is associated with higher prostate cancer progression and mortality despite an association with...
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