First Survey of Prostate Cancer Patients Identifies Health Care Gaps

According to the World Health Organization, the average life expectancy of men with prostate cancer is estimated around the world. The organization cited several reasons for this, the most important of which is that young people are reluctant to consult doctors and clinics for testing.

Prostate cancer in men is the second largest cancer in the world and the seventh largest in Egypt, more than 9.7% of the population is over 55 years old, making it the largest cancer in the world. one of the most vulnerable to prostate cancer, and is expected to increase due to the aging of the population and the aging of society

. Participants in the forum entitled "The Needs of Prostate Cancer Patients" in the Arab League Forums discussed ways to strengthen the capacity of the health system to meet the needs of prostate cancer patients. "Every Key Voice" initiative aims to give prostate cancer patients the opportunity to articulate their needs and listen to their needs and understanding, supported by a wide range of Medical associations and patient organizations. The region includes the Egyptian Association of Urology (Egypt) and the Egyptian Society for the Support of Cancer Patients (Cervaif, Egypt), Barbara Nassar (Beirut), the Lebanese Association of Molecular Surgeons tumors (Beirut) Urology (UAE) and friends

Ipsos (Independent Research Agency) will lead a first phase of the initiative to investigate prostate cancer patients in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE United Arab Emirates and Lebanon to know the risks of prostate cancer. Their needs. The survey is expected to be announced in November 2018. The second phase of the initiative will be followed by a joint cooperation in this area between the various stakeholders involved in various activities to meet the needs of the company. 39; investigation.

"Our main goal is to raise awareness about cancer and provide the knowledge needed to support cancer patients We are very pleased to be associated with ASTELAS PHARMA and other patient organizations and associations region in all important initiatives. The patient care system is a complex structure that involves many stakeholders: referring physicians, family members, friends, patient organizations, government corporations, and pharmaceutical companies that do not often interact directly with the patient or cooperate with each other. Some. "