Expert Video - What is prostate cancer screening? Why is it important?

Dr. Jean Bonhomme, MD, MPH, an expert in men's health, discusses the importance of prostate cancer screening, which means looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. Dr. Bonhomme explains that prostate cancer does not usually cause symptoms until it is advanced. The aim of cancer screening is to find cancers early and treat them early before they have a chance to spread.

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This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Ferring, Janssen Biotech, Pfizer, and Sanofi Genzyme.

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