Prostate Cancer

Research on prostate cancer reported by scientists at University of Pittsburgh

Published in Cancer Weekly, April 1st, 2008

According to recent research from the United States, "The incidence of prostate cancer has surged dramatically in recent years due to improved cancer screening and detection mechanisms. There has also been significant interest specifically pertaining to the increased incidence of prostate cancer in younger males, which might be due to increased screening."

"We analyzed our data set of incidental prostate cancer, derived from a project accruing prostate tissues for research from normal organ donors, who are a predominantly white population. Information about any prior prostate cancer screening in this cohort was not available. In addition, this population had no history...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-04-01)

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