Question About the USPSTF Report

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As I consider treatment options for my PC, the report from the USPSTF titled, "Screening for Prostate Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement caused some concern." From the report: Adequate evidence shows that nearly 90% of men with PSA-detected prostate cancer in the United States have early treatment with surgery, radiation, or androgen deprivation therapy (7, 8). Adequate evidence shows that up to 5 in 1000 men will die within 1 month of prostate cancer surgery and between 10 and 70 men will have serious complications but

survive. Radiotherapy and surgery result in long-term adverse effects, including urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction in at least 200 to 300 of 1000 men treated with these therapies. Radiotherapy is also associated with bowel dysfunctionIs this statement correct? 0.5% will die from surgery and 1% to 7% will have a serious complications but survive. Chuck D. No virus found in this message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.comVersion: 2012.0.2176 / Virus Database: 2425/5015 - Release Date: 05/22/12