The extent and pattern of symptom relief after surgical castration for patients with advanced prostate cancer treated at a Muhimbili National Hospital.
Charles John Nhungo,
Victor Patrick Sensa,
Fransia Arda Mushi
et al.
Abstract:Background: Advanced prostate cancer leads to many symptoms, notably bone pain and lower urinary tract symptoms; however, the degree and duration of pain relief, changes in LUTs severity and underlying factors that predict the extent of relief remain inadequately understood. Surgical castration has proven effective in relieving bone pain and urinary symptoms.
Objective: To determine the extent and pattern of symptom relief in advanced prostate cancer patients following surgical castration at Muhimbili National… Show more
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