The Lancet Commission on prostate cancer: planning for the surge in cases

Nicholas D. James* (Corresponding Author), Ian Tannock, James N'Dow, Felix Feng, Silke Gillessen, Syed Adnan Ali, Blanca Trujillo, Bissan Al-Lazikani, Gerhardt Attard, Freddie Bray, Eva Compérat, Ros Eeles, Omolara Fatiregun, Emily Grist, Susan Halabi, Áine Haran, Daniel Herchenhorn, Michael S. Hofman, Mohamed Jalloh, Stacy LoebArchie MacNair, Brandon Mahal, Larissa Mendes, Masood Moghul, Caroline Moore, Alicia Morgans, Michael Morris, Declan Murphy, Vedang Murthy, Paul L. Nguyen, Anwar Padhani, Charles Parker, Hannah Rush, Mark Sculpher, Howard Soule, Matthew R. Sydes, Derya Tilki, Nina Tunariu, Paul Villanti, Li Ping Xie

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Abstract

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in 112 countries, and accounts for 15% of cancers. In this Commission, we report projections of prostate cancer cases in 2040 on the basis of data for demographic changes worldwide and rising life expectancy. Our findings suggest that the number of new cases annually will rise from 1·4 million in 2020 to 2·9 million by 2040. This surge in cases cannot be prevented by lifestyle changes or public health interventions alone, and governments need to prepare strategies to deal with it. We have projected trends in the incidence of prostate cancer and related mortality (assuming no changes in treatment) in the next 10–15 years, and make recommendations on how to deal with these issues.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1683-1722
Number of pages40
JournalThe Lancet
Volume403
Issue number10437
Early online date25 Apr 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 May 2024

Bibliographical note

NDJ, RE, and CM are supported by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Research. Administrative support for the Commission was
provided by the Institute of Cancer Research (London, UK), and by Pip Wilkinson in particular. Patient input was provided via Movember.

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