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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1683-1722 |
Number of pages | 40 |
Journal | The Lancet |
Volume | 403 |
Issue number | 10437 |
Early online date | 25 Apr 2024 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 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 wasprovided by the Institute of Cancer Research (London, UK), and by Pip Wilkinson in particular. Patient input was provided via Movember.