Recent findings from a study on prostate cancer in Ireland reveal diagnosis disparities, especially in urban areas and middle socioeconomic groups.
UCD Research and InnovationNov 28 2024 Patients treated in public hospitals and urban patients were more often diagnosed through opportunistic screenings.
Early detection of prostate cancer is crucial for improving outcomes and survival rates. The Irish Prostate Cancer Outcomes Research team led by Associate Clinical Professor David Galvin, UCD School of Medicine, Mater & St Vincent Hospitals, supported by the Irish Cancer Society and the Movember Foundation, is focused on improving prostate cancer care in Ireland by creating a comprehensive national database, assessing care quality, and evaluating patient experiences.
Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by normal, as well as malignant, cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood. Urban residents were 34% more likely to present following screening than rural ones. However, patients in urban areas are diagnosed with more advanced prostate cancer. One possible explanation for this is that urban healthcare systems are burdened by longer wait times, particularly in the public sector, leading to delays in both diagnosis and treatment.
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