Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Egypt , with estimated number of new cases per year about 5181 ( 7%) ( 1 )

Organ confined disease , locoregional metastasis , Distant metastasis are presented in 80 %  , 15% , 5% of cases with a 5 year overall survival 90-99% , 60-80%, 30-40% respectively ( 2 )

➡️Scope of the Guidelines

These guidelines are developed to improve the quality of care for prostate cancer patients Via providing a uniform standard of care across the country to help in early diagnosis , risk stratification and treatment  for prostate cancer  , with less aggressive treatment options and improved clinical outcomes. These guidelines cover primary diagnosis, staging, treatment and follow-up of prostate cancer patients.

➡️Target audience

 Clinicians who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with prostate cancer, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, clinical oncologist, urologists , surgeons, interventional radiologists, radiologists, pathologists, and palliative care specialists.