A Call to Action to Review the USPSTF’s Recommendation for Testicular Self-Examination

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ID21748847
AuthorsMichael J Rovito (0000-0001-8086-3460, University of Central Florida, corresponding author), Keri Allen (University of Central Florida), Ajay Nangia (University of Kansas Medical Center), Ajay K Nangia (University of Kansas Medical Center), Mike Craycraft (0000-0001-9963-6487, Testicular Cancer Commons), Clint Cary (Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis), Michael Lutz (Michigan Institute of Urology), Timothy Lyon (The Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA), Timothy D Lyon (0000-0001-9251-3687, WinnMed), Ana Fadich (Men's Health Network), Bryce Baird (0000-0003-2937-1801, WinnMed), Morgan Garrett Welch (University of Central Florida), Alexie Alcantara (University of Central Florida)
Year2022
Volume16
Issue5
Pages15579883221130186-15579883221130186
Publication date2022-09-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Men s Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1557-9883 • E-ISSN: 1557-9891
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/15579883221130186
PMID36214273
OpenAlexW4303987359
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited16

We urge the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to call for a formal review of the evidence regarding testicular self-examination (TSE). Twelve years have since passed since the evidence was last formally analyzed where normally re-reviews occur in 5-year cycles. If they would decide to move forward with this action, we ask for the USPSTF to review their methods for establishing recommendations to optimize their rating system operationalization process. Finally, emerging evidence demonstrates a net positive effect of TSE. This stands in contrast to the assertions of TSE’s supposed harm that is prevalent in the literature as well as the rationale behind the USPSTF’s “D” rating of TSE

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