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Review
. 2025 Jan 20;17(2):316.
doi: 10.3390/cancers17020316.

Urogenital Cancer Epidemiology in Poland (1980-2020): A Narrative Review

Iwona Wnętrzak  1 , Joanna Didkowska  2 , Roman Sosnowski  3 , Mateusz Czajkowski  4 , Dawid Sigorski  5 , Bartosz Małkiewicz  6 , Piotr Marczyński  1 , Jarosław Jaskulski  7 , Piotr Kania  8 , Adam Ostrowski  9 , Artur Sieczych  1 , Grzegorz Kade  10 , Piotr Purpurowicz  11 , Stanisław Szempliński  12 , Robert Nowakowski  3
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Review

Urogenital Cancer Epidemiology in Poland (1980-2020): A Narrative Review

Iwona Wnętrzak et al. Cancers (Basel). .

Abstract

Despite advances in prophylaxis, early diagnosis, and treatment, urogenital cancers represent a significant challenge to public health in Poland due to their relatively high prevalence and mortality rates. This narrative review aims to explore contemporary evidence on the epidemiology of urogenital cancers in Poland, such as prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, and penile cancer, focusing on current and historical status and trends in the broader context of healthcare delivery. The literature consistently indicates that urogenital cancer continues to be a significant contributor to cancer incidence and mortality rates in Poland. Although the body of evidence is expanding, its quantity remains limited, primarily attributable to the scarcity of top-notch epidemiological investigations targeting particular forms of cancer, such as testicular and penile cancers, which are characterized by sporadic occurrences.

Keywords: bladder cancer; epidemiology; kidney cancer; penile cancer; prostate cancer; testicular cancer; urogenital cancer.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
Male urogenital cancer incidence in Poland in 2020.
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Figure 2
Female urinary tract cancer incidence in Poland in 2020.
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Figure 3
Urinary tract and genital cancer incidence among women and men in Poland in 2000, 2010, and 2020.
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