Another new study

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mattam

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Posted 3/13/2023 9:33 PM (GMT 0)

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Surprising that one of the really high-quality medical journals published this study...

And that's probably why the study received so much press. I haven't examined the write up closely, but judging by other members' takes on the study, it depends on how you look at it. I think it could cause some harm, as Cyclone spoke of the guy who decided he's "off the hook."

Doesn't seem like a great study, and I'm also surprised it found it's way to the NEJM.

Tudpock18

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Posted 3/13/2023 11:27 PM (GMT 0)

Headline on a story in today's Wall Street Journal: "Prostate Cancer Patients Can Delay Aggressive Care."

News Story on our local TV station: "You can avoid any treatment for your prostate cancer and your likelihood of living 15+ years is just as high as if you received treatment."

Text I got today from friend recently diagnosed with G8 cancer: "I saw this story in the paper today. Does this mean I don't need to get my cancer treated?"

This, like the USPSTF crap in 2012 or so, has the potential to do a lot of harm.

Jim

Cyclone-ISU

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Posted 3/13/2023 11:55 PM (GMT 0)

All of this REALLY concerns me.

The "angle" in the message and bias in the reporting sends the wrong message.

True active surveillance requires strict protocols, if handled correctly.

It seems other forms of cancer are almost always treated immediately.

I have NEVER underestimated the invasive nature of cancer.

I worry that this new study will present a prostate cancer diagnosis in the wrong light.

Some thoughts to share ~

CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University

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