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Review
. 2017 Aug 14;18(10):81.
doi: 10.1007/s11934-017-0724-5.

African-American Prostate Cancer Disparities

Zachary L Smith  1 , Scott E Eggener  2 , Adam B Murphy  3
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Review

African-American Prostate Cancer Disparities

Zachary L Smith et al. Curr Urol Rep. .

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. 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.

Keywords: African-American; Prostate; Prostate cancer; Prostate-specific antigen.

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