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Prostatic cancer: the case for conservatism.

R B Zufall

    New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
    |October 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Prostate cancer is a common malignancy in men, causing significant mortality. This study questions the necessity and possibility of curative treatments for prostate cancer patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Prostate carcinoma is the most frequent cancer diagnosed in men.
    • It ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality among males.
    • The overall five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is 72%.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate the necessity of curative interventions for prostate cancer.
    • To explore the feasibility of achieving a cure in patients requiring it.

    Main Methods:

    • This abstract does not specify methods.

    Main Results:

    • This abstract does not specify results.

    Conclusions:

    • The abstract poses fundamental questions regarding the treatment paradigm for prostate cancer, highlighting a potential disconnect between treatment availability and patient need.