Many men don't realize that getting a PSA test to check for prostate cancer often turns out to be more than having a simple blood test. It pays for you to be informed about the possible pros and cons before you decide whether or not you want to have the test.

Unlike other cancers, prostate cancer is usually slow growing. In fact, many prostate cancers do not cause any problems. Because prostate cancer is different from other cancers, testing to find it has different pros and cons than testing for other cancers.

Finding and treating prostate cancer early seems to make sense, but so far there are no guarantees that it makes a difference. Although treating the cancer may have some advantages, it doesn't yet appear to help a man live longer. What's more, there is a down side. Finding cancer usually leads to treatments that can cause lasting problems with sex and bladder control.

Some men would rather have the tests and possibly have treatments anyway, and their doctors agree. Other men don't want to know about any cancer that may not cause problems, and many doctors agree with them. Which point of view makes sense to you?

Learn about your choices by watching interviews with several men, including two doctors, who discuss their decisions about having the test. Program includes a 24-page booklet.



This program is intended for men who are considering whether to have a PSA test, which can help find prostate cancer. This program is not intended for men who already have prostate cancer.