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Revolutionizing Prostate Cancer Treatment: Perspectives from Leading Chinese Experts
- Prostate cancer is increasingly becoming a significant health concern in China that poses various challenges in the management and treatment of this disease.
- A comprehensive consensus was developed, aimed at addressing critical gaps in prostate cancer management, covering the stages of screening, treatment, and follow-up care for patients throughout China.
- The consensus was published in the journal UroPrecision on 10th Oct 2024, focusing on 19 pivotal questions, covering various aspects of prostate cancer management.
- The consensus highlights the importance of early detection in combating the disease, with 89% of the participating experts underscoring the efficacy of PSA screening in reducing prostate cancer-specific mortality rates.
- The consensus advocates for the incorporation of next-generation hormonal agents in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to tackle the aggressive nature of metastatic forms of the disease.
- 75% of experts concurred that additional assessments should be pursued in cases where standard imaging fails to reveal metastasis.
- The consensus recommends initiating PSA screening at the age of 50 for men who do not have a family history of prostate cancer or carry BRCA2 mutations.
- The recommendations aim to foster a more structured approach to managing prostate cancer, ensuring healthcare professionals are equipped with knowledge to confront prostate cancer effectively.
- This consensus could serve as a vital instrument in fighting against this growing health threat, paving the way for improved care and treatment methodologies that could ultimately reduce the burden of the disease.
- The consensus published in UroPrecision marks a crucial advance in prostate cancer management in China, aimed at improving patient care and addressing the immediate needs of those affected by prostate cancer.
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