This clip discusses:
- Biden’s Diagnosis Sparks a PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Wake-Up Call – Former President Biden’s case illustrates a failure in how prostate cancer screening is approached in Medicine 2.0
- Why PSA Alone Isn’t Enough – PSA can be misleading without also evaluating PSA velocity, PSA density, and free PSA—all available from the same $5 test
- Additional Tests Can Refine Risk – Tools like the 4Kscore, PHI (Prostate Health Index), or a multiparametric MRI help determine whether a biopsy is even needed
- Medicine 2.0 Prioritizes Lifespan Over Healthspan – Screening was likely dismissed based on actuarial life expectancy, not quality of life or long-term health
- Be Your Own Advocate in Medicine 3.0 – For preventable cancers like prostate and colorectal, proactive screening and smarter interpretation can save lives
Quick Correction: Please note at 2:40 Peter says the units for PSA are usually ng/dL, but he intended to say ng/mL.
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