Prostate Cancer Early Detection, Version 2.2015

The 2015 NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Early Detection outlined a strategy for screening and evaluating prostate cancer to maximize the detection of potentially curable cases while minimizing unnecessary procedures and the detection of indolent disease. These guidelines were intended for healthy men who chose to participate in early detection efforts, addressing the spectrum of prostate cancer from nonaggressive to aggressive forms. The focus was on identifying cases that posed a risk if left undetected, thereby balancing the benefits of early detection with the risks of overdiagnosis and overtreatment.