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Screening for prostatic cancer. The German experience.

H Frohmüller1

  • 1Department of Urology, University of Würzburg, Germany.

Acta Oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden)
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Early prostate cancer screening in Germany offers annual examinations for men aged 45+. The program detects new cases, increasing surgically treatable cancers and potentially reducing prostate cancer mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Urology

Background:

  • Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for aging men.
  • Early detection is crucial for effective treatment and improved survival rates.
  • Germany has established screening principles for early prostate cancer detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the principles of early prostate cancer screening in Germany.
  • To evaluate the participation rates and outcomes of the screening program.
  • To assess the impact of screening on the detectability of treatable prostate cancers.

Main Methods:

  • Annual examinations for men aged 45 and older, covered by the insurance system.
  • Analysis of participation data and newly detected prostate cancer cases.
  • Evaluation of the proportion of cases suitable for radical prostatectomy.

Main Results:

  • In 1987, 1,341,833 men participated, leading to the detection of 1,638 new prostate cancer cases.
  • Participation rates were around 15% in men around 60 years old.
  • The proportion of prostate cancer cases amenable to radical prostatectomy increased to approximately 25%.

Conclusions:

  • The screening program has led to a considerable increase in detecting surgically treatable prostate cancers.
  • The survival rate for men treated after screening is comparable to the general population (age-adjusted).
  • Prostate cancer screening may contribute to a reduction in disease-specific mortality.

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