摘要
With the extensive utilization of PSA, digital rectum examination and transrectal ultrasound for screening in the aging population, the diagnosis of prostate cancer in China has markedly increased during the past years, particularly in developed regions. It was reported that the prevalence of prostate cancer in Shanghai city from 1973 to 1975 was 1.6/100 000 persons and rose to 7.7/100 000 persons by 2000.
With the extensive utilization of PSA, digital rectum examination and transrectal ultrasound for screening in the aging population, the diagnosis of prostate cancer in China has markedly increased during the past years, particularly in developed regions. It was reported that the prevalence of prostate cancer in Shanghai city from 1973 to 1975 was 1.6/100 000 persons and rose to 7.7/100 000 persons by 2000.