Biochemical failure as single abnormality in patients with prostate cancer following radical treatment with external radiotherapy: follow-up without immediate treatment

Biochemical failure as single abnormality in patients with prostate cancer following radical treatment with external radiotherapy: follow-up without immediate treatment

INTRODUCTION: Biochemical failure has been defined as 3 consecutive increases in PSA following curative treatment of prostate cancer. The appropriate management in such cases is controversial. The most usual treatment has been early introduction of hormones. Such patients will live for many years an...

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Main Authors: Sergio L. Faria, Mohamud Salah, Marc David, Luis Souhami, Marie Duclos, George Shenouda, François Deblois, Christian Janick, Carolyn R. Freeman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2004-08-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
prostate cancer
radiotherapy
prostate-specific antigen
hormones
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