Despite advances in prophylaxis, early diagnosis, and treatment, urogenital cancers represent a significant challenge to public health in Poland due to their relatively high prevalence and mortality rates. This narrative review aims to explore contemporary evidence on the epidemiology of urogenital cancers in Poland, such as prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, and penile cancer, focusing on current and historical status and trends in the broader context of healthcare delivery. The literature consistently indicates that urogenital cancer continues to be a significant contributor to cancer incidence and mortality rates in Poland. Although the body of evidence is expanding, its quantity remains limited, primarily attributable to the scarcity of top-notch epidemiological investigations targeting particular forms of cancer, such as testicular and penile cancers, which are characterized by sporadic occurrences.
尽管预防、早期诊断和治疗手段不断进步,由于泌尿生殖系统肿瘤在波兰具有较高的发病率和死亡率,其仍是公共卫生领域面临的重大挑战。本叙述性综述旨在探讨波兰泌尿生殖系统肿瘤(包括前列腺癌、膀胱癌、肾癌、睾丸癌及阴茎癌)流行病学的当代证据,重点关注医疗保健服务大背景下的现状、历史发展与趋势。文献一致表明,泌尿生殖系统肿瘤仍是波兰癌症发病率和死亡率的重要构成因素。尽管相关证据不断积累,但其数量仍显不足,这主要归因于针对睾丸癌、阴茎癌等特定类型肿瘤的高质量流行病学研究匮乏,此类肿瘤具有散发性发病的特点。
Urogenital Cancer Epidemiology in Poland (1980–2020): A Narrative Review