Testing and treatment for prostate cancer in Australia: Epidemiology and modelling [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Mark Clements (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Smith ,  Prof Dianne O'Connell ,  Prof Robert 'Frank' Gardiner ,  Prof Ruth Etzioni

Brief description We aim to use observational data and mathematical modelling to investigate testing and treatment for prostate cancer in Australia. We will incorporate changes in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and in clinical practice to investigate: a) over-diagnosis, being cancer cases diagnosed through PSA testing that would not have been otherwise diagnosed; b) the effect of PSA testing on prostate cancer mortality; and c) mortality and health care use under different PSA test scenarios.

Funding Amount $AUD 267,886.32

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant