Abstract:Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in Western world males. PSA testing allows early detection of localized disease. Treatment options for patients with local disease include radiotherapy and surgery. However, local tumor control rates after radiotherapy are highly variable; and ∼40% of treated patients will experience disease recurrence and progression. Advanced prostate cancer has a very poor prognosis, emphasizing the need for … Show more
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