Sigrid V. Carlsson, MD, PhD, MPH, presented “Keynote Lecture: Has Prostate Cancer Mortality Increased?” during the 27th Annual Southwest Prostate Cancer Symposium conference on October 17, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
How to cite: Carlsson, Sigrid V. “Keynote Lecture: Has Prostate Cancer Mortality Increased?.” October 17, 2024. Accessed Jan 2026. https://grandroundsinurology.com/keynote-lecture-has-prostate-cancer-mortality-increased/
Keynote Lecture: Has Prostate Cancer Mortality Increased? – Summary#
Sigrid V. Carlsson, MD, PhD, MPH, delivers an 8-minute presentation exploring the nuanced trends in prostate cancer mortality worldwide. She highlights that prostate cancer mortality in the US has recently stagnated or increased. This change correlates with reduced PSA screening, influenced by the US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines, in 2012. Globally, the incidence and mortality of prostate cancer vary, with Northern and Western Europe, North America, and the Caribbean exhibiting the highest rates. In Eastern Europe and parts of Asia and Africa, mortality continues to rise.
Projections indicate that by 2040, the global incidence of prostate cancer will double, with deaths increasing by 85%. Regions with lower healthcare access face disproportionately high late-stage diagnoses and mortality rates. Dr. Carlsson emphasizes reversing negative trends through tailored guidelines and equitable healthcare access. Her analysis provides a critical perspective on addressing the disparities in prostate cancer outcomes and the need for strategic advancements in screening and treatment globally.
About the 27th Annual Southwest Prostate Cancer Symposium:
Presented by Program Chairs Nelson N. Stone, MD, Richard G. Stock, MD, and William K. Oh, MD, this conference educated attendees about advances in the management of localized and advanced prostate cancer, with a focus on imaging, technology, and training in the related devices. It included a scientific session, as well as live demonstrations of surgical techniques. You can learn more about the conference here.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sigrid V. Carlsson, MD, PhD, MPH, is the Division Head of the Clinical Epidemiology of Early Cancer Detection at DKFZ German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, Germany. Her research focuses on developing risk-stratified approaches to screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
