TMPRSS2-ERG fusions linked to prostate cancer racial health disparities: A focus on Africa.

James BlackburnStefano VecchiarelliErin E HeyerSean M PatrickRuth J LyonsWeerachai JaratlerdsiriSmit van ZylM S Riana BornmanTim R MercerVanessa M Hayes

Published in: The Prostate (2019)

Only the second study of its kind for the African continent, we support a link between TMPRSS2-ERG status and prostate cancer racial health disparity beyond the borders of the United States. We call for urgent evaluation of androgen deprivation therapy within Africa.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
public health
radical prostatectomy
healthcare
mental health
health information
african american
health promotion
human health
climate change