Prognostic value of the bone scan index in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Many studies have reported the prognostic significance of the bone scan index (BSI) for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC); however, these reports are controversial. This study investigated the BSI in mCRPC and its relationship with prognosis. Methods The Pub...

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Main Authors: Hualin Song, Song Jin, Peng Xiang, Shuai Hu, Jie Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
BSI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-020-06739-y