A Call to Action to Review the USPSTF's Recommendation for Testicular Self-Examination. Issue 5 (October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rovito, Michael J.; Allen, Keri; Nangia, Ajay; Craycraft, Mike; Cary, Clint; Lutz, Michael; Lyon, Timothy; Fadich, Ana; Baird, Bryce; Welch, Morgan Garrett; Alcantara, Alexie
• Is Part Of: American journal of men's health. Volume 16:Issue 5(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-10
• Subjects: testicular self-exam -- general health and wellness -- testicular cancer -- oncology/cancer -- policy and law -- health education -- general health and wellness -- health information -- general health and wellness; Men -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Sex factors in disease -- Periodicals; Men -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Men -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; Men -- Medical care -- Periodicals; 362.10811
• DOI: 10.1177/15579883221130186
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1557-9883

Abstract

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.