OBJECTIVE: To review the current state of prostate cancer screening and future directions. DATA SOURCES: Nursing, medical and scientific literature related to prostate cancer screening, and national and international professional recommendations. CONCLUSION: Prostate cancer screening has been a topic of robust discussion for a number of years. Research continues to examine novel options for prostate cancer screening to either replace or compliment the prostate specific antigen test, but require additional validation before they will be widely accepted into clinical practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As new data emerges and professional organizations update their recommendations, it is important for oncology nurses to keep abreast of the latest developments to educate patients.
OBJECTIVE: To review the current state of prostate cancer screening and future directions. DATA SOURCES: Nursing, medical and scientific literature related to prostate cancer screening, and national and international professional recommendations. CONCLUSION:Prostate cancer screening has been a topic of robust discussion for a number of years. Research continues to examine novel options for prostate cancer screening to either replace or compliment the prostate specific antigen test, but require additional validation before they will be widely accepted into clinical practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As new data emerges and professional organizations update their recommendations, it is important for oncology nurses to keep abreast of the latest developments to educate patients.