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<p>There are risks and benefits of testing for prostate cancer. There are side effects
to many of the treatments for prostate cancer, such as impotence and incontinence,
but, there is no doubt that, in some cases, if found early, it could save lives.
However, many of the men having tests and receiving treatment would not have any symptoms
or problems relating to their cancers in their life.</p><p>The Prostate Cancer Risk
Management Programme (PCRMP) supports men in making an informed choice on whether
to be tested for prostate cancer. The PCRMP provides general practitioners and primary
care professionals with information to counsel asymptomatic men aged 50 and over who
ask about prostate specific antigen testing for prostate cancer.</p><p>Further information
on the PCRMP is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prostate-cancer-risk-management-programme-overview"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prostate-cancer-risk-management-programme-overview</a></p>
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