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    Analyses of large population-based cohorts and clinical trials show that using polygenic scores to account for variability in PSA levels improves detection of prostate cancer, suggesting an approach for enhancing screening accuracy.

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    • SCI members @johnwitte @Linda_Kachuri & others aim to make #PSAscreening more accurate by calibrating #PSAlevels to each man’s genetics. This could reduce overdiagnosis & better predict aggressive disease. https://t.co/XNFKOtjwX2 #CancerScreening #PersonalizedMedicine https://t.co/Ifxmj42NFY

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    “The fact that it was a simple blood test, it was absolutely objective, and it was…non-invasive…made it very attractive,” says William J. Catalona, MD.

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    “The idea is to develop strategies that reduce the likelihood of needing a biopsy or improving the sensitivity of the biopsy to find a high-grade cancer, one that’s treatable,” says Eric A. Klein, MD.

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    • Data suggests IsoPSA leads to reduction in prostate biopsy recommendations https://t.co/s4hPABMn8q #IsoPSA #PSAScreening #ProstateCancer #Urology #Urologist

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    “The idea is to develop strategies that reduce the likelihood of needing a biopsy or improving the sensitivity of the biopsy to find a high-grade cancer, one that’s treatable,” says Eric A. Klein, MD.

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    • Dr. Eric Klein explains why IsoPSA leads to a reduction in prostate biopsy recommendations https://t.co/r1RfeZgIhY #IsoPSA #PSAScreening #ProstateCancer #Urology #Urologist

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    “The idea is to develop strategies that reduce the likelihood of needing a biopsy or improving the sensitivity of the biopsy to find a high-grade cancer, one that’s treatable,” says Eric A. Klein, MD.

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    • Dr. Eric Klein on the reduction of prostate biopsy recommendations following implementation of IsoPSA https://t.co/LabW4O70Ah #PSAScreening #ProstateCancer #ProstateBiopsy #Urology #Urologist