Prostate cancer early detection, version 1.2014. Featured updates to the NCCN Guidelines

J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2014 Sep;12(9):1211-9; quiz 1219. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2014.0120.

Abstract

The NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Early Detection provide recommendations for men choosing to participate in an early detection program for prostate cancer. These NCCN Guidelines Insights highlight notable recent updates. Overall, the 2014 update represents a more streamlined and concise set of recommendations. The panel stratified the age ranges at which initiating testing for prostate cancer should be considered. Indications for biopsy include both a cutpoint and the use of multiple risk variables in combination. In addition to other biomarkers of specificity, the Prostate Health Index has been included to aid biopsy decisions in certain men, given recent FDA approvals.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Early Detection of Cancer* / methods
  • Early Detection of Cancer* / standards
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Population Surveillance
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic