Cancers, Vol. 13, Pages 359: Global Trends of Latent Prostate Cancer in Autopsy Studies

In conclusion, the recent increase in latent PC in Asian men is consistent with an increase in clinical PC. Evidence suggests that this increase is caused not only by the increase in PSA screening, but also by the adoption of a more Westernized lifestyle. Autopsy findings suggest the need to reconsider the definition of clinically insignificant PC.
Source: Cancers - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research