Recent trends in prostate cancer in Spain

Area of Science:

• Epidemiology
• Oncology
• Public Health

Background:

• Prostate cancer remains a significant public health concern globally.
• Understanding temporal trends in incidence and mortality is crucial for effective healthcare planning.
• Spain, like other nations, requires updated data on prostate cancer dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze recent trends in prostate cancer incidence, survival, and mortality in Spain.
• To utilize updated epidemiological data for accurate trend assessment.
• To identify specific periods of change in prostate cancer rates.

Main Methods:

• Utilized joinpoint regression models for trend analysis of incidence and mortality data.
• Incorporated data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), Cancer Incidence in Five Continents (CI5), and European Cancer Information System.
• Calculated Annual Percent Change (APC) and Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) to quantify trends.

Main Results:

• Prostate cancer incidence rates significantly increased from 1980 to 2014, with periods of rapid rise followed by stabilization.
• Mortality rates showed an initial rise from 1980 to 1998, followed by consistent decreases until 2018.
• Recent trends indicate stabilized or decreased incidence and decreased mortality rates in the last five years.

Conclusions:

• Prostate cancer incidence in Spain has stabilized in recent years after a period of significant increase.
• Mortality rates have shown a consistent decline, particularly in the most recent period.
• These findings suggest improving outcomes in prostate cancer management and treatment in Spain.