Evaluation of prostate cancer characteristics in four populations worldwide
Charnita M. Zeigler-Johnson1, Hanna Rennert2, R. Devi Mittal3, Mohamed Jalloh4, Rajeev Sachdeva5, S. Bruce Malkowicz1, Anil Mandhani3, B. Mittal3, Serigne M. Gueye4, Timothy R. Rebbeck1
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.15, No.3, pp. 4056-4064, 2008
Abstract Introduction: Prostate cancer is common around the world, but rates of advanced disease differ substantially by race and geography. Although a major health issue, little is known about prostate cancer presentation in West Africa and India compared to the United States (US).
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare prostate tumor characteristics in four populations of men from the US, Senegal and India.
Materials and methods: We recruited prostate cancer patients from four hospital-based populations. The sample included 338 African-Americans, 1265 European-Americans, 122 Asian Indians, and 72 Senegalese. Questionnaire and medical record data were collected on… More >