SAN ANTONIO, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abstracts being presented at the American Urological Association's Annual Meeting show Black Americans have a higher mortality rate for urologic cancers, and there is a lack of awareness of the risks and outcomes they face.

Researchers will present their study findings covering disparities and urologic cancer in San Antonio, TX, from May 3 to 6. Adam Weiner, MD, urologist at UCLA Health, moderated a virtual press session with the abstract authors, providing key insights into their research.

“These abstracts stood out in terms of relevance and potential impact for the urology field,” said Dr. Weiner. “We have examples of ecological studies, retrospective cohort studies, and qualitative studies that all aim to highlight and address disparities in urological cancer outcomes.”

The following abstracts are covered in the moderated panel:

• Racial Differences in Bladder Cancer Mortality Adjusting for Sociodemographic Disparities in a Statewide Cancer Registry
• Excess Death and Potential Life Years Lost Among Black Prostate Cancer Patients (1970-2020)
• Physician Density and Prostate Cancer Mortality in the US from 2011-2020
• Drivers and Barriers to Accessing Prostate Specific Antigen Screening for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Among Black Men

A recording of the panel discussion is available to all press registrants. Fill out the registration form on the website to be added to the virtual programming: https://www.auanet.org/AUA2024/register/press-registration

NOTE TO REPORTERS: Presenting authors and moderators are available to discuss their findings. To arrange an interview with an expert, please contact the AUA Communications Team at Communications@AUAnet.org.

About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has nearly 25,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.

Corey Del Bianco
American Urological Association
410-689-4033
cdelbianco@auanet.org