An update on prostate cancer

Cleve Clin J Med. 1995 Sep-Oct;62(5):325-38. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.62.5.325.

Abstract

As screening for prostate cancer has become more common, the issues surrounding its diagnosis and treatment have grown more complex. This review surveys recent advances and controversies, including definition of risk factors, the role of screening, and current treatment strategies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma in Situ / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mass Screening
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen / blood
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / etiology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / prevention & control
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / secondary
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Prostate-Specific Antigen