EQUITY IN ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER BEGINS WITH A CONVERSATION. 

Despite evolution in the treatment of cancer and improved outcomes, too many people around the world lack access to high-quality care for advanced prostate cancer (aPC). 

It’s time we talk about why that is. 

THE IMPACT OF
​​​​​​​aPC IS GLOBAL

Click for United States statistics

Hover for United States Statistics

Prostate cancer is the 2ND most common cancer in men

Prostate cancer is the MOST COMMONLY DIAGNOSED CANCER among men in the United States

*excluding basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers and in situ carcinoma except urinary bladder

5TH leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and climbing

2ND leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States

When prostate cancer is advanced (aPC), outcomes

MAY BE
​​​​​​​FATAL

aPC occurs when the disease spreads within the prostate or to other parts of the body.

MANY FACE COMPLEX BARRIERS TO ACCESSING CARE.

  • Discrimination due to race or ethnicity
  • Age-related biases
  • Low socioeconomic status
  • Lack of access to clinical trials 
  • Rural settings and areas with limited health resources

HEALTH INEQUITIES DIMINISH THE IMPACT OF TREATMENT AND MAY LEAD TO POORER OUTCOMES FOR MANY PEOPLE LIVING WITH aPC.

Low-income men are
UNDERDIAGNOSED and FACE HIGHER MORTALITY from aPC worldwide.
Men in rural and disadvantaged areas are MORE LIKELY TO BE DIAGNOSED WITH AND DIE  from aPC.
Black men in the United States are 2.5X MORE LIKELY to die of prostate cancer than white men.  
Gay or bisexual men living with prostate cancer in the United States reported a WORSE QUALITY OF LIFE compared with straight men living with prostate cancer. 

Resources

Advanced Prostate Cancer
CHANGING THE CONVERSATION

Download and share this information to spread awareness about disparities in aPC.

Download
Advanced Prostate Cancer
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT

Learn more about how to talk to your doctor about aPC care.

Download
Health Literacy
BETTER HEALTH LITERACY

Learn how you can better understand your condition and take an active role in your care.

Download

AT PFIZER, WE ARE WORKING TO CHANGE THE CONVERSATION IN aPC BY: 

  • Educating and raising awareness around the need for health equity in aPC.
  • Filling knowledge gaps concerning the disparities in aPC care and outcomes.
  • Partnering with the global prostate cancer community to drive a dialogue about the need to work toward equity in aPC care.
This content is intended for healthcare professionals.

NAVIGATE

CCinPC logo
Pfizer logo
This site is intended only for U.S. residents. The information provided is for educational
purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider.
PP-UNP-USA-0312
​​​​​​​Copyright © 2002-2022 Pfizer Inc. All rights reserved.