Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004
89 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the actions she is taking to address the prevalence, detection and treatment of prostate cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26242/04]
View answerRecently published data from the national cancer registry Ireland has shown that there is an increase in age standardised incidence rates by approximately 6% per year during the period 1994 to 2000. It is important to note that age standardised mortality rates over the same period have been falling by about 1% per year. The increase in incidence may reflect increased rates of prostate cancer testing in Ireland in recent years. The national cancer registry Ireland, together with the Northern Ireland cancer registry are about to commence a two year study on prostate cancer, which will provide more detailed information on the relationship between prostate cancer testing and incidence trends. Appropriate treatment services are available regionally for patients with prostate cancer. Any man who is concerned about prostate cancer should contact his general practitioner.
