From: Cadmium burden and the risk and phenotype of prostate cancer
Stage | N | Median (5-95%) | p* | Gleason score | N | Median (5-95%) | p* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blood cadmium (μg/l) | |||||||
A+B | 56 | 0.85 (0.12-3.52) | 0.285 | 2-6 | 88 | 0.74 (0.12-2.39) | 0.013 |
C | 34 | 0.89 (0.11-2.62) | 7 | 41 | 1.03 (0.40-4.45) | ||
D | 73 | 0.92 (0.24-2.95) | ≥ 8 | 22 | 0.91 (0.24-2.89) | ||
Urine cadmium (μg Cd/g creatinine) | |||||||
A+B | 72 | 0.76 (0.10-3.95) | 0.043 | 2-6 | 107 | 0.72 (0.12-3.72) | 0.030 |
C | 43 | 0.74 (0.14-2.91) | 7 | 54 | 0.96 (0.13-4.37) | ||
D | 84 | 1.12 (0.21-4.37) | ≥ 8 | 30 | 1.48 (0.17-7.36) |