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[Prostate tumor and its diagnosis].

H Yamanaka1

  • 1Department of Urology, Gunma University School of Medicine, Maebashi 371-8511.

Rinsho Byori. the Japanese Journal of Clinical Pathology
|August 25, 2001
PubMed
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Prostate cancer screening in Japan, using prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, detects cancer earlier and improves survival rates compared to hospital diagnoses. This approach is vital for Japan

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are prevalent in aging male populations.
  • Japan faces a rapidly aging society, increasing the relevance of prostate cancer research.
  • While lower than Western rates, prostate cancer morbidity and mortality are rising in Japan.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the long-term outcomes of a prostate cancer mass screening program in Gunma prefecture, Japan.
  • To assess the effectiveness of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) as an early detection tool for prostate cancer.
  • To present findings from the PSA Ad Hoc Committee of the Japanese Urological Association.

Summary:

  • Mass screening for prostate cancer, initiated in Gunma prefecture in 1981, utilizes PSA testing for early detection.
  • Long-term follow-up demonstrates that patients detected via mass screening are diagnosed at earlier stages.
  • Screening-detected patients exhibit longer survival rates compared to those diagnosed through hospital visits.

Impact:

  • Highlights the success of organized screening programs in improving prostate cancer patient outcomes.
  • Emphasizes the importance of PSA testing in managing the increasing burden of prostate cancer in Japan.
  • Provides valuable data for public health policy regarding cancer screening in aging populations.

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