Consensus-built recommendations to improve prostate cancer outcomes: A summary of the American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Collaborative
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Prostate cancer incidence is rising, reversing progress. A new American Cancer Society plan aims to improve screening, treatment, and management of advanced prostate cancer to reduce mortality.
Area Of Science
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Cancer Research
Background
- Prostate cancer incidence in the US has increased since 2014, reversing prior declines.
- Mortality rates have plateaued despite advances in screening (PSA testing) and therapeutics.
- Urgent multidisciplinary action is needed to prevent increased loss of life and economic burden.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify barriers and opportunities for innovation in prostate cancer management.
- To develop a strategic action plan to address rising prostate cancer incidence and plateaued mortality.
- To foster collaboration across the prostate cancer continuum.
Main Methods
- Convened a collaborative of experts across the prostate cancer continuum.
- Conducted consensus-building exercises to identify strategic priorities.
- Developed an action plan focused on risk assessment, screening, localized treatment, and advanced disease management.
Main Results
- Identified three strategic priorities for improving prostate cancer outcomes.
- Launched the ACS National Prostate Cancer Roundtable to coordinate efforts.
- Established a framework for improving risk assessment, screening uptake, and therapeutic interventions.
Conclusions
- A coordinated, multidisciplinary approach is essential to reverse current negative trends in prostate cancer.
- The ACS National Prostate Cancer Roundtable will drive progress toward improving prostate cancer outcomes.
- Strategic priorities focus on early detection, optimized treatment, and effective management of advanced disease.
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