tailieunhanh - Prostate Cancer Screening : A Decision Guide for African Americans

Approximately 3 million Americans served in the armed forces in Vietnam during the 1960s and early 1970s, the time of the Vietnam War. During that time, the military applied large amounts of defoliant mixtures, including so-called Agent Orange, with resultant exposure of some troops. To this day, three decades after US forces withdrew from Vietnam, questions remain about the lasting health consequences, including cancer risk, of those exposures among veterans. As the veteran population ages, and as epidemiologic studies continue, further evidence continues to emerge. Most recently, in early 2003, a new conclusion was reached: that Agent Orange exposure is associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia among. | Prostate Cancer A Decision Guide for African Americans This booklet was developed by the . Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC . Published in October 2003. Is screening right for you The decision is yours. Some medical experts believe all men should be offered regular screening tests for prostate cancer. Other medical experts do not. To help you understand both sides of the issue let s begin with the .