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PROSTATE TESTING FOR CANCER AND TREATMENT IN NIGERIAN MEN: PROTOCOL FOR BENIN PROSTATE CANCER STUDY

Osaghae S. O.
1. Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria 2. School of Medicine, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Corresponding Author: samuel.osaghae@uniben.edu; Tel: +234 705 2770 553
Recieved Date: 2022; Accepted Date: 2022; Published Date: 2022
ABSTRACT

Prostate cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in indigenous black West-African men. It is uncertain the value of and if a valid screening programme will help to reduce the burden. Previous studies were based on community surveys and case-finding. The proposed research involving symptomatic and asymptomatic men will help to draw attention to the measurable parameters for a powered screening study. The outcomes may clarify PSA reference ranges at different ages and inspire wider multi-centre valid cohort screening studies in the local populations.

Keywords: PROSTATE CANCER
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