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Review
. 2025 Apr 29;14(9):3067.
doi: 10.3390/jcm14093067.

Prostate Cancer-Research Advances in Early Detection

Aleksandra Czerw  1   2 , Andrzej Deptała  3 , Mariola Głowacka  4 , Olga Partyka  1   2 , Monika Pajewska  1   2 , Natalia Czerw  5 , Anna Badowska-Kozakiewicz  3 , Katarzyna Sygit  6 , Zygmunt Kopczyński  6 , Piotr Czarnywojtek  6 , Izabela Gąska  7 , Mateusz Kaczmarski  7 , Tomasz Banaś  8 , Elżbieta Grochans  9 , Szymon Grochans  10 , Anna M Cybulska  9 , Daria Schneider-Matyka  9 , Ewa Bandurska  11 , Weronika Ciećko  11 , Grażyna Dykowska  1   12 , Zofia Sienkiewicz  13 , Jarosław Drobnik  14 , Piotr Pobrotyn  15 , Urszula Grata-Borkowska  14 , Joanna Furtak-Pobrotyn  16 , Aleksandra Sierocka  17 , Michał Marczak  18 , Dagmara Pokorna-Kalwak  14 , Remigiusz Kozlowski  17
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Review

Prostate Cancer-Research Advances in Early Detection

Aleksandra Czerw et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

Screening is widely considered one of the most effective methods for the early detection of prostate cancer. Early detection allows for prompt treatment, which increases the likelihood of a full recovery. This review sought to summarize studies on screening methods related to prostate cancer. It examined trends in screening practices and organized the findings into two main categories. The first category focused on strategies to boost screening participation, reach underserved populations, and improve public awareness of health issues. The second category concentrated on refining current diagnostic methods, developing new tests, and testing biomarkers. A significant portion of the research also explored diagnostic techniques aimed at enhancing patient comfort during exams without compromising clinical effectiveness.

Keywords: clinical trial; prostate cancer; screening.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Scheme of search and inclusion of studies in the analysis; a—studies with status: terminated, not yet recruiting, recruiting or other; b—in the period of time of 1 January 2019–4 September 2024.
Figure 2
Figure 2
The percentage share of early prostate cancer detection studies in the structure of overall cancer research.
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