The Midlands Prostate Cancer Study (MPCS) 2011-2014
The Health Research Council of New Zealand along with the Ministry of Health issued a request for proposals (RFP) during 2010 to increase the evidence-base about the current prostate cancer pathway from diagnosis to outcomes. The specific objectives of the RFP included:
- The pathways of care following an abnormal PSA test
- The costs of care to the individuals and the community
- The spectrum of complications arising from diagnosis and treatment
- The implications for equitable access for Maori men to care
A University of Auckland website shares the research carried out in response to this RFP and covers the full pathway of care for men diagnosed with localised prostate cancer.