Radical prostatectomy versus watchful waiting in early prostate cancer
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The initial results of a trial comparing radical prostatectomy with watchful waiting in the management of early prostate cancer in 2002, is reported after an additional three years of follow-up. It is concluded that radical prostatectomy reduces disease-specific mortality, overall morality, and the risks of metastasis and local progression.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2005
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Waiting time in prostate cancer
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The length of follow-up necessary to demonstrate a survival benefit in the case of prostrate cancer is discussed. To observe the impact of prostrate specific antigen (PSA) screening on prostrate cancer, a randomized trial for screening with a horizon of 15 to 20 years is required.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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Natural history of early, localized prostrate cancer
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The long-term natural history of untreated, early stage prostatic cancer is examined. It is observed that almost all prostrate cancers diagnosed at an early stage have an indolent course; local tumor progression and aggressive metastatic disease may develop in the long term.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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