Prostate cancer deaths could double by 2040 – study

Scientists predict that the number of deaths from prostate cancer will double from 1.4 million in 2020 to almost three million in 2040

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Scientists predict a significant increase in mortality from prostate cancer until 2040. They estimate that the number of deaths from this disease will double from 1.4 million in 2020 to almost three million in 2040.

According to the conclusions research, which was conducted by The Lancet commission, official statistics probably do not reflect the real number of prostate cancer cases. Many men go unscreened or underreport, especially in low- and middle-income countries, writes Sky News.

Men over 50 years of age and those with a genetic predisposition are at the highest risk. Researchers advise to pass more often examination specified categories of men, because this disease is usually in the early stages is asymptomatic.

Also, the authors of the study emphasize: it is important to be aware of this disease, because it is one of the most common types of cancer in men and constitutes 15% of all cases of oncology detection.

Men over 50 years of age and those with a genetic predisposition are at the highest risk.

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In addition, they say, more research needs to be done involving men of different ethnicities, especially those of West African descent.

“As more and more men in the world live into middle and old age, will grow number of prostate cancer cases.

We know that this ‘explosion’ of disease is inevitable, so we need to start planning and taking action now.” – said Nick James, the lead author of the commission and a professor at the Institute of Cancer Research in London.

He is convinced that “improving early diagnosis and educational programs will help save lives and prevent health deterioration from prostate cancer in the coming years”.

“This is especially true for low- and middle-income countries, which will account for the largest number of future cases,” Nick James remarked.

Therefore, for older and elderly men recommend undergo an examination for prostate cancer, which includes a blood test (PSA) and an examination by a urologist.

We used to toldthat cancer can be “predicted” years before symptoms appear.