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What are the explanations for rising incidence and falling mortality in prostate cancer An all-Ireland study

Background. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the US and EuropeIncidence has increased significantly in the last 20 yearsA major cause of cancer death - third in IrelandMortality is decreasing in most high income countries. Prostate cancer incidence and mortalit

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What are the explanations for rising incidence and falling mortality in prostate cancer An all-Ireland study

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    1. What are the explanations for rising incidence and falling mortality in prostate cancer? An all-Ireland study Frances Drummond National Cancer Registry, Ireland On behalf of the All-Ireland Prostate Cancer consortium

    2. Background Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the US and Europe Incidence has increased significantly in the last 20+ years A major cause of cancer death - third in Ireland Mortality is decreasing in most high income countries

    3. Prostate cancer incidence and mortality

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