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.
American journal of men's health. 0000 Jan [Epub]
Michael J Rovito, Keri Allen, Ajay Nangia, Mike Craycraft, Clint Cary, Michael Lutz, Timothy Lyon, Ana Fadich, Bryce Baird, Morgan Garrett Welch, Alexie Alcantara
Testicular Cancer Research Collaborative, Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA., Department of Urology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA., Testicular Cancer Society, Cincinnati, OH, USA., Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USA., Michigan Institute of Urology, West Bloomfield, MI, USA., The Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA., Men's Health Network, Washington, DC, USA.