The Study – Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide and the fourth most commonly occurring cancer overall. About 1.3 million new cases were observed in 2018. Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. According to the American Cancer Society, estimate for prostate cancer in the United States for 2019 are that about 174,650 new cases of prostate cancer and about 31,620 deaths from prostate cancer. Even in India, prostate cancer is among the top ten leading cancers. About 25,696 new cases were observed in 2018 and 17,184 deaths took place due to prostate cancer. The incidence rates of prostate cancer are constantly and rapidly increasing in India. The cancer projection data shows, that the number of cases in India will be doubled by 2020. According to American Cancer Society, about 1 man in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. This cancer develops mainly in older men. About 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed i...