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Program for prostate cancer screening using a mobile unit: results from Brazil.

Eliney F Faria1, Gustavo F Carvalhal, René A C Vieira

  • 1Division of Urology, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. elineyferreirafaria@yahoo.com.br

Urology
|May 18, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Mobile units successfully screened over 17,000 men for prostate cancer in Brazil. The program achieved a 3.7% cancer detection rate, similar to international studies, improving access to care.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Prostate cancer screening programs are crucial for early detection.
  • Mobile units can extend healthcare access to underserved populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the initial results of a prostate cancer screening program utilizing mobile units in Brazil.
  • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of mobile screening in reaching remote areas.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale screening program involving clinical history, digital rectal examination (DRE), and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing was conducted.
  • Biopsy recommendations were based on PSA levels, DRE findings, and percent-free PSA.
  • A standardized biopsy protocol was employed for all participants.

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Main Results:

  • A total of 17,571 men were evaluated, with a cumulative cancer detection rate of 3.7%.
  • The primary indication for biopsy was elevated PSA (≥ 4.0 ng/mL), yielding a positive predictive value (PPV) of 44.1%.
  • Suspicious DRE findings and specific PSA/percent-free PSA thresholds also guided biopsies, with varying PPVs.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile screening units effectively provided access to specialized prostate cancer care for an underserved Brazilian population.
  • The cancer detection rate observed in this mobile screening program is comparable to rates reported in international studies.
  • The program demonstrated the viability of using mobile units for widespread prostate cancer screening within a public healthcare system.