Diagnostic Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer

Dear Colleagues,

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer in men, worldwide, ranking first in more-developed regions and second (behind lung cancer) in less-developed regions. There are considerable variations in incidence and mortality rates in different countries and populations. Despite all efforts, mortality is still high and about one patient in 39 will die of PCa. Detection of PCa and clinical decision making mostly relies on clinical examination and PSA-levels, followed by invasive biopsy where indicated. However, known limitations of PSA diagnostics and the health risks of biopsy taking require more reliable biomarkers to diagnose PCa in first place, stratify for indolent and aggressive tumors in second place and finally allowing non-invasive monitoring of disease development and treatment effects.

This special issue aims to comprehensively cover all aspects of novel PCa biomarker development and validation with special emphasis on new approaches and adaptation of biomarkers to population peculiarities. We also invite manuscripts elucidating the molecular background of biomarkers. Original work, as well as reviews, are welcome.

Thank you for your consideration.

Prof. Dr. Jochen Neuhaus
Guest Editor

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