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African-American Prostate Cancer Disparities

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review is to examine prostate cancer racial disparities specific to the African-American population.

Recent Findings

African-American men are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, present at an earlier age; are more likely to have locally advanced or metastatic disease at diagnosis; and have suboptimal outcomes to standard treatments.

Summary

Prostate cancer treatment requires a nuanced approach, particularly when applying screening, counseling, and management of African-American men. Oncological as well as functional outcomes may differ and are potentially due to a combination of genetic, molecular, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors.

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Smith, Z.L., Eggener, S.E. & Murphy, A.B. African-American Prostate Cancer Disparities. Curr Urol Rep 18, 81 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-017-0724-5

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