Early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the Western Cape
Date
2001-08
Authors
Heyns, C. F.
Naude, A. M.
Visser, A. J.
Marais, D. C.
Stopforth, H. B.
Nyarko, J. K.
Stellmacher, G. A.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Background. Early stage prostate cancer does not cause
symptoms, and even metastatic disease may exist for years
without causing symptoms or signs. Whereas early stage
prostate cancer can be cured with radical prostatectomy or
radiotherapy, the prognosis of patients with locally
advanced or metastatic cancer is significantly poorer.
Objectives. In view of the high incidence of advanced and
therefore incurable prostate cancer seen at the oncology
clinic of the Department of Urology, Tygerberg Hospital, we
started a prostate clinic with the aim of detecting early stage
prostate cancer which is potentially curable. A secondary
objective was to investigate the question whether there is a
higher incidence of prostate cancer among black African
men.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Prostate -- Cancer, Prostate -- Cancer -- Diagnosis
Citation
Heyns, C. F. et al. 2001. Early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the Western Cape. South African Medical Journal, 91(8):679-684.