Prostate Cancer in Elderly Men: Screening, Active Surveillance, and Definitive Therapy

Abstract

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common medical condition in the United States, with an estimated 16% of men receiving a diagnosis during their lifetime. Although it is the second leading cause of cancer-specific deaths among men, PCa will not be the cause of death for most men who are diagnosed with it. Although there are notable improvements recently, the relative dearth of high-quality data concerning PCa screening and treatment in older men calls for a thoughtful approach to evaluating such men for screening, diagnosis, and treatment options. This article offers guidance to an approach here.

Keywords: Aging; CGA; Geriatric oncology; Geriatrics; Prostate cancer; Shared decision making.