Abstract:Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in men, but many patients have indolent disease that is unlikely to cause significant morbidity or mortality. Biomarkers that accurately predict disease severity would enable physicians to more appropriately manage patient care. Data from previous studies indicated that the molecular status of PTEN (phosphatase and tensin homolog) might be prognostic in prostate cancer patients after radical prostatectomy (RP). PTEN expression was evaluated on surgical … Show more
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