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Study: Blood Test Detected 90% of Aggressive Prostate Cancers

Is this a life-saving breakthrough being held back or a cautious approach protecting men from unnecessary harm?

Published JUN 23

Study: Blood Test Detected 90% of Aggressive Prostate Cancers

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Above: Prostate cancer testing at Tenon Hospital in France in 2009. Image credit: BSIP/UIG/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

Early detection saves lives. New tools like Stockholm3 and Galleri are transforming screening, detecting 90% of dangerous cancers versus PSA's 74%. The future of cancer care is a single vial of blood that catches the disease early enough to actually cure it.

BioSpace Karolinska Institutet

Narrative B

This is a positive development, but some reasonable caution is warranted. Overscreening for prostate cancer has long been an issue for men, especially depending on age group. This is a complex subject and even promising new advances should be weighed against pros and cons for each patient.

Guardian MedPage Today