Anne E. Lizardi, DNP, RNFA, presented “Prostate Cancer: Prevalence and Risk Factors”
How to cite: Lizardi, Anne E. “Prostate Cancer: Prevalence and Risk Factors” July 2025. Accessed Aug 2025. https://grandroundsinurology.com/prostate-cancer-prevalence-and-risk-factors/
Prostate Cancer: Prevalence and Risk Factors – Summary
Anne E. Lizardi, DNP, RNFA, Medical Science Liason, Genitourinary Oncology Team, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, presents an overview of prostate cancer prevalence and associated risk factors. In this 4-minute presentation, she stresses that prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men globally. The five-year relative survival rate is nearly 98%, underscoring the benefit of earlier detection and improved therapies.
Historical trends show a sharp rise in diagnoses in the early 1990s, followed by a decline after changes in screening guidelines around 2011–2012. Rates are trending upward, with age being the most substantial risk factor.
Prostate cancer is common, particularly in older men. Major risk factors include age, family history, and genetics. Modifiable lifestyle behaviors may reduce risk, and early detection remains critical to improving outcomes.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anne E. Lizardi, DNP, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Pittsburgh and completed her nursing education and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Thomas Jefferson University. Since August 2023, Lizardi has been with Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine on the Immunology team and on the Genitourinary Oncology team, serving as a Medical Science Liaison.
