The diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer

Gerald L. Andriole, William J. Catalona

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Abstract

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men and is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Over the past few years, significant advances (e.g. improved prostatic ultrasonography and the discovery of serum prostate-specific antigen) have made it possible to detect prostate cancer at an early stage. In addition, refinements in the treatment both of localized disease (by nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy) and of advanced disease (by novel forms of hormonal therapy) have improved the outlook and quality of life for men with prostate cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9-15
Number of pages7
JournalAnnual review of medicine
Volume42
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991

Keywords

  • Hormonal therapy
  • Prostate-specific antigen
  • Radical prostatectomy
  • Transrectal prostatic ultrasonography

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