Prostate cancer survivorship : a new path for uro-oncology

Over 2 million people in England have a diagnosis of cancer [1]. Of this figure, over 250,000 have been diagnosed with prostate cancer [2]. However, during the next decade, a rapid increase in the number of new cancer diagnoses as well as a growing number of cancer survivors is predicted [3]. This increase in cancer prevalence results from improved earlier detection and improved treatment an attendant decrease in cancer-related mortality. Yet few studies or guidelines address the broader, multifaceted aspects of cancer survivorship including self-responsibility and patient empowerment, where appropriate.