Brasília – The cure rate for prostate cancer in Brazil can reach up to 98% when the disease is detected early and treatment begins promptly, according to the Brazilian Society of Urology (SBU). Experts warn, however, that late diagnosis remains a major challenge, significantly reducing the chances of recovery.

Brazil registers around 71,000 new cases of prostate cancer per year, making it one of the most common malignancies among men. In 2023, the disease caused more than 17,000 deaths — an average of 47 per day. Specialists emphasize that preventive screening, including PSA testing and medical evaluation from the age of 50 (or earlier for those with family history), is essential for effective control of the disease.

Advances in treatment, such as robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, have increased precision and reduced recovery time. The procedure has been approved for use in the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS), but access remains limited due to the high cost of the technology and the small number of qualified centers capable of performing the surgery.

Source: CNN Brasil

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