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Study finds disparity in the treatment of prostate cancer based on race

A recent study has revealed significant racial disparities in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer in the United States

The study, conducted in 2007 and published in the Journal of Urology Earlier this year, was led by Dr. Kathryn E. Richert-Boe, Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Portland, Oregon. Its objectives were to determine whether there were differences in the treatment of prostate cancer seen by white men and African American in an organization of health maintenance where access to medical care (was) in theory the same for all members and, where appropriate, to identify the reasons for these differences. The study revealed that African American patients in the early stages of prostate cancer are less likely than white patients to receive treatment aggressively for their disease.

The study researchers compared the risk of treatment for healing (ICT) between races, adjustment for age, tumor grade, stage and presence of comorbidities. What the study found that 82 percent of 158 cancer patients prostate underwent surgical removal of the prostate or radiotherapy for their disease white, which are considered more aggressive treatments for the disease. In contrast, only 71 percent of African-Americans, 79 patients received the same treatment. Dr. Richert-Boe and equipment researchers have studied whether the coverage of other factors such as tumor grade, age, general health of the patient, and even insurance could explain the difference in treatment has not.

Prostate cancer is a death from cancer among men in the United States. In 2004, over 189,000 men were diagnosed with the disease. When finds a good hour, either by rectal examination or PSA blood test, treatment is often successful. However, if the cancer is detected and reached a stage advanced before it is discovered, successful treatment can be much more difficult.

Prostate cancer at an early stage often not treated effectively, because the disease is slow growing. Many doctors choose to monitor tumor growth and development rather than prescribing measures more drastic and aggressive at first. The study revealed that while black men were equally likely to agree to treatment as more aggressive surgery or radiotherapy, that the options offered in 85 per cent, compared to 91 percent of whites.

Ultimately, Study finds African-American men were less likely to receive ICT than whites. The reasons for the findings of the study are not immediately clear. Further studies, including a larger sample of patients is considered necessary at this stage to reveal the true nature of racial disparities in the treatment of prostate cancer.

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James Culp is a prostate cancer survivor and runs ProstAide.org, a blog that keeps track of all the latest prostate cancer treatment options available.

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