Management of prostate cancer advances and controversies

• Other Authors: Cummings, Kenneth B. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Marcel Dekker 2005
• Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms > therapy; Prostatectomy > methods; Prostatectomy > adverse effects; Radiotherapy > Radiotherapy; Radiotherapy > adverse effects; Patient Selection; Treatment Outcome
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• Physical Description: xiii, 405 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780824754419; 0824754417

This reference reflects the evolution and advancement of best practices for the treatment of localized prostate cancer and the management of patients with early PSA progression in those failing local therapy. This guide contains chapters by authorities in specific areas of treatment including urologic, radiation, and medical oncology. Each expertly authored chapter details the best choice of candidates, possible complications that one may encounter during treatment, and a clear layout of the clinical outcomes with survival and period follow-ups