ProstateCheck vs BCN RC

Welcome to your personal ProstateCheck! 1. The ProstateCheck-App supports men above the age of 45 to check their individual prostate health. 2. The ProstateCheck-App helps you and your physician in the early detection of prostate cancer ensuring that overdiagnosis and overtreatment are prevented. 3. The ProstateCheck-App defines your prostate health as the probability to be free from cancer. 4. The ProstateCheck-App recommends to you and your physician your personalized maximum time frame until your next check up. 5. The ProstateCheck-App is based on the largest ever screening study performed in German speaking countries with a follow up time of 14 years. 6. Your personal results are available in pdf format. 7. The ProstateCheck-App is developed by the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation Switzerland. The ProstateCheck-App is based on scientific data derived from the largest prostate cancer screening study ever performed in German speaking countries with more than 10'000 participants and a follow up time of 14 years. This App provides you the necessary information on the disease frequency, on early detection and on the possible side effects of treatment. It gives you important recommendations about your prostate health and the maximum time frame until your next checkup.

The Barcelona Risk Calculator (BCN-RC) of significant prostate cancer (sPCa) in prostate biopsies was developed based on two predictive models (PMs). One model (BCN-PM 1) is used to identify candidates for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help avoid unnecessary imaging, while the other (BCN-PM 2) is used to select candidates for prostate biopsy. Disclaimer: This app is intended for use by healthcare professionals for clinical support purposes. It does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.