Table 16:
Cost Inputs
| Parameter | Value, $, 2016 CAD | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unit cost | ||
| CCP test | 4,420 (3,400 USD) | Online sources50,51 |
| Urologist visit | 26 | Schedule of Benefits (A354: urology partial assessment)78 |
| Counselling visit to discuss treatment decision | 62.75 | Schedule of Benefits (K015 or K013: counselling or counselling of relatives)78 |
| PSA test | 30 | Tawfik, 201579 |
| Digital rectal examination | 0 | Assumed this cost is included in the urologist visit |
| TRUS biopsy | 1,156 | Ontario Case Costing Initiative 2010/201180; Schedule of Benefits (C353, J149)78 |
| Annual cost | ||
| Active surveillance (year 1) | 1,324 | Calculated based on CCO AS protocol32 |
| AS (years 2–5) | 457 | Calculated based on CCO AS protocol32 |
| Radiation therapy | 15,648 | Yong et al, 201276 |
| Radical prostatectomy | 18,898 | Krahn et al, 201474 |
| Post-RT care | 6,289 | Krahn et al, 201474 |
| Post-RP care | 2,958 | Krahn et al, 201474 |
| Recurrence | 7,756 | Krahn et al, 201474 |
Abbreviations: AS, active surveillance; CCO, Cancer Care Ontario; CCP, Prolaris cell cycle progression; PSA, prostate-specific antigen; RP, radical prostatectomy; RT, radiation therapy; TRUS, transrectal ultrasound.