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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Thomas

Thousands of men with prostate cancer facing unnecessary overtreatment, experts warn

Up to 5,000 men every year could be facing unnecessary overtreatment for prostate cancer due to ‘outdated’ guidelines, a charity has warned.

Overtreatment of the disease can lead to side effects such as erectile dysfunction or incontinence, according to Prostate Cancer UK.

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