The relationship between overactive bladder and prostate cancer: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The relationship between prostate cancer (PCa) and overactive bladder (OAB) is poorly understood. PCa and OAB are frequently diagnosed in elderly populations, so it could be expected that both conditions would be observed in older patients. Whether PCa and OAB occur independently with age, or the presence of PCa leads to the onset of OAB/lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) has not been explored. This review aimed to investigate whether men newly diagnosed with PCa are more likely to have OAB compared to the general population, and if the various treatment modalities for PCa are likely to impact the incidence or exacerbation of OAB.

Methods

The University of Calgary's databases for Medline and PubMed were searched for relevant publications. No restrictions were p

SUBMITTER: Khan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8490099 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature