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Prostate Cancer
L.J. . Ed(S): Denis
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Description for Prostate Cancer
Paperback. Editor(s): Denis, L.J. Series: ESO Monographs. Num Pages: 94 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 282.
All epidemiological data predict an endemic rise of prostate cancer in populations with a high proportion of elderly people, leading to a major health problem. The only way to stem this evolution is early detection in organised random- ised trials. Discussion of this controversial subject is followed by an exhaustive review of the endocrine mechanisms stimulating prostate growth and the promising avenues of future research and treatment. Radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy are presented and analysed. Once patients are past this stage of cure, a wide array of medical treatments are available. Endocrine treatment is the first choice, and the different ... Read more
All epidemiological data predict an endemic rise of prostate cancer in populations with a high proportion of elderly people, leading to a major health problem. The only way to stem this evolution is early detection in organised random- ised trials. Discussion of this controversial subject is followed by an exhaustive review of the endocrine mechanisms stimulating prostate growth and the promising avenues of future research and treatment. Radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy are presented and analysed. Once patients are past this stage of cure, a wide array of medical treatments are available. Endocrine treatment is the first choice, and the different ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
94
Condition
New
Series
ESO Monographs
Number of Pages
94
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642791802
SKU
V9783642791802
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