About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, after lung cancer. The prostate gland is found only in males and is about the size of a walnut. The gland is located just below the bladder, in front of the rectum. And surrounds the urethra (urine tube). It is responsible for producing the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm (seminal fluid).
Change starts when healthy cells in the prostate grow out of control, forming a tumor. Older men are more likely to develop prostate cancer, with 6 in 10 men diagnosed are aged 65 or older.
Hearing from Men living with Prostate Cancer First-Hand
Lilly and CISCRP (The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation), met with Black men in particular, living with prostate cancer, to learn more about their experiences. The goal was to find out how we can make future clinical research studies more inclusive. The men said they needed more education about the health effects of prostate cancer. Early diagnosis significantly increases survival rates in prostate cancer, however men may delay getting screening for various reasons because of the social stigmas around the disease.
We heard from a male in his 60’s:
“After I had the surgery, I came to work, I felt that people were looking at me strangely... That could be a factor that leads a lot of Black men to overlooking their problems that they're having, because they don’t want the stigma of not having {their manhood}.”
Why Should you Take Part in a Clinical Research Study?
People from all over the world take part in clinical research studies to help researchers develop new and medicines. These medicines may offer potential treatment options for future generations to come. Whatever the reason, choosing to participate in a clinical trial is a personal decision.
People choose to take part in clinical trials for various reasons:
- To learn more about the disease
- To get involved in medical research
- To help others by helping to advance medical research
What to Expect During a Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial?
Before joining a clinical research study, you will get information about:
- The reason for the clinical trial study
- The potential risks & benefits of taking part
- The length of the clinical trial
- Any other information the participants should know
You will be given the chance to ask any questions you may have. This process is called informed consent and makes sure all participants understand the key information about the study. After discussing the clinical research study details, you will sign the informed consent document. You can leave a clinical research study at any time, without giving a reason.
To take part in a prostate cancer clinical research study, you need to meet certain requirements such as:
- Age
- Medical history
- Stage & type of of cancer
Search Our Trials
To learn more about prostate cancer clinical trial opportunities for prostate cancer, please click the button below to find prostate cancer clinical trials at Lilly.
Visit our Prostate Cancer Page
Resources
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/prostate-cancer
https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-types/prostate-cancer https://www.pcf.org/about-prostate-cancer/what-is-prostate-cancer/how-it-grows/
https://www.wcrf.org/cancer-trends/prostate-cancer-statistics/
https://blackhealthmatters.com/eight-things-black-men-and-caregivers-should-know-about-prostate-cancer
https://www.ciscrp.org/