Abstract IA03: Prostate Cancer Epidemiology in Black Men

Abstract

Abstract Prostate cancer is a major global public health problem that disproportionately affects individuals of African ancestry, more than their white and Asian counterparts. Prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates are higher in black US, Caribbean, African and other blacks compared to other racial groups. The aforementioned disparities may be attributed to differences in health cancer screening practices, access or quality of health care, or differences in time to treat following diagnosis. Globally, prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates also vary geographically. Higher incidence and mortality rates are observed in more developed regions compared to less developed regions of the world. This presentation will review the epidemiological trends in prostate cancer among men of African descent in Africa and the Caribbean, highlighting similarities and differences with US. Profiles of the insights from the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium and related efforts in AORTIC on differences in biology and disparities in prostate and other cancers in the African Diaspora will be provided. Citation Format: Camille Ragin. Prostate Cancer Epidemiology in Black Men. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Ninth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2016 Sep 25-28; Fort Lauderdale, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2017;26(2 Suppl):Abstract nr IA03.