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Because we now have better scans and can watch slow-growing cancers instead of treating them right away, PSA testing might be more helpful than harmful—but we still don’t have enough proof to start a national screening program.

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This study found that doctors agree PSA tests are less harmful now because of better follow-up tests and monitoring, so they’re more helpful — but we still don’t have enough proof to recommend them for everyone. This matches the claim.

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