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Protecting Prostate Health Protecting Prostate Health
Protecting Prostate Health Prevention, a pillar of good health, includes screening to detect and treat diseases early. There is debate, however, about the value of prostate cancer screening for men who have no symptoms. Although such screening may lead to early detection and treatment, it may also reveal cancer that needs no treatment. You and your doctor will base the benefits of screening on your individual risk, age, overall health, and desire for treatment should you receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. Screening may lead to early detection and treatment.Phelps Hospital How common is prostate cancer? Next …

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How To Protect Your Prostate Health, According To Phelps Hospital How To Protect Your Prostate Health, According To Phelps Hospital
How To Protect Your Prostate Health, According To Phelps Hospital Prevention, a pillar of good health, includes screening to detect and treat diseases early. There is debate, however, about the value of prostate cancer screening for men who have no symptoms. Although such screening may lead to early detection and treatment, it may also reveal cancer that needs no treatment. You and your doctor will base the benefits of screening on your individual risk, age, overall health, and desire for treatment should you receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) recommends beginning annual screening at age 50 for most.Phelps Hosp…

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A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health Why health screenings are important: Knowing your risk factors for disease is one of the first steps toward prevention and treatment. At Northwell Health, we recommend regular health screening tests so that you truly understand your risk factors. Then you and your primary care physician can work together to address health problems before they start. What are health screenings? Health screenings are tests that find serious conditions before they cause symptoms, during the early stages when they can be cured. This is important for certain malignancies that occur commonly and cannot be as ea…

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