
Prostate Cancer 2000
L. Denis(Editor)
Springer (Publisher)
Published on 8. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
VII, 94 pages
978-3-642-79180-2 (ISBN)
Description
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 regimes are reviewed as to their respective advantages and side effects. An entirely new approach to hormone refractory diseases completes this overview.
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Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
Illustrations
VII, 94 p.
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
284 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-642-79180-2 (9783642791802)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-79178-9
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Content
Prostate Cancer 2000: Projections for the Future.- The Evolution of an Epidemic of Unknown Origin.- Remarks on Screening and Early Detection of Prostate Cancer.- Endocrine Aspects of Prostate Cancer.- The Diagnosis and Staging of Prostate Cancer.- Radical Prostatectomy.- Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer at Stanford University: An Experience of 36 Years.- Primary Endocrine Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer.- Hormone-Independent Prostate Cancer: Management of the Disease Continuum.