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Early diagnosis leads to simpler treatments

Discover the importance of prostate cancer screening for men’s health and the patient journey.

Early diagnosis for more effective treatments

  • When and why should you get tested? From age 50, or 45 if there is a family history of the condition. In case of elevated PSA, urinary symptoms, or suspicious imaging results. To obtain an accurate diagnosis before any treatment.
  • The Complete Diagnostic Assessment:
    1. PSA testing: first screening step
    2. Multiparametric MRI: precise, non-invasive, to locate any abnormalities
    3. Targeted biopsies: guided by MRI, if necessary, to confirm the diagnosis
    4. Multidisciplinary Tumor Board (MTB): validation of the diagnosis and treatment options. A detailed report is provided after each consultation.
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Prostate Cancer Screening

Dr. Dumonceau explains the different stages of prostate cancer screening: when to consult, what tests to perform, and how to interpret the results for early and effective treatment.

Expertise

Expertise in Prostate Cancer Screening

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Treatment options after screening

  • Active surveillance: for low-grade cancers
  • Focal treatment (HIFU): targeted, conservative
  • Robotic prostatectomy: in cases of more advanced localized tumors
  • Referral for radiotherapy if necessary

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  • Prostate specialist for over 15 years
  • Member of the Expert Committee on Robotics (ARS)
  • First in France to have performed an outpatient robotic prostatectomy (2016)

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Prostate cancer: what are the signs to watch out for?

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Prostate cancer screening

Prostate cancer screening is based on a clear and reassuring approach. Here, I present the standard tests and how they fit into a personalized care plan.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should prostate cancer screening begin?

Screening is discussed starting at age 50 for the general population, and from age 45 for those with a family history of prostate cancer or of African or Caribbean descent. It is based on an individualized discussion with your doctor.

Does a high PSA level necessarily mean cancer?

No. PSA levels can rise in cases of large adenomas, urinary tract infections, or prostatitis. It is the evolution of PSA levels over time and their interpretation by the urologist that determine whether or not further investigations are necessary.

What tests in case of suspicion?

Multiparametric prostate MRI is now the key examination: it identifies suspicious areas and guides targeted biopsies, performed only when necessary. This strategy avoids many unnecessary biopsies.

Why screen for a slow-growing cancer?

When detected early, prostate cancer is curable in the vast majority of cases, with treatments becoming less aggressive the more localized the disease. Some low-grade cancers only require active surveillance, without immediate treatment.

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