Rectal Exam or Blood Test? 60% of U.S. Men Ages 45+ Have Misconceptions About Prostate Cancer Screening, as Rates of Late-Stage Diagnosis Increase

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The American Cancer Society survey of 1,200 men aged 45 and older in the U.S. found that 60% have misconceptions regarding prostate cancer screening, including confusion between a rectal exam and a blood test. This lack of awareness may contribute to rising rates of late-stage diagnoses.