Research on potential biomarkers of prostate cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean: a scoping review
Most studies analyzed the relationship between various potential biomarkers and the risk of developing PCa as well as its prognosis. The majority of studies came from continental countries with lower percentages of African ancestry and lower PCa mortality rates, highlighting the need to strengthen research in LAC while improving access to healthcare. Systematic review registration.
Authors
- Parra-Medina Rafael
- Daniel Mendivelso-González
- Carolay Corredor
- Nicolas J Prada
- Rodolfo Varela
- Sabrina Yepes
Institutions
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia (CO)
- Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (CO)
- Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud (CO)
- Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (CL)
- Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2026.1740352
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Instituto Nacional de Cancerología