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A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
Published on: March 6, 2018
[Prostate cancer: medicoeconomic aspects].
1Service d'urologie, hôpital Cochin, université Paris-Descartes, 27, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France. chkanso@yahoo.com
Summary
Prostate cancer
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Economics
- Medical Technology Assessment
Context:
- Increasing incidence of prostate cancer globally.
- Advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics over two decades.
- Limited medicoeconomic studies despite clinical progress.
Purpose:
- Synthesize published studies on prostate cancer economics.
- Evaluate direct and indirect costs of prostate cancer.
- Analyze cost-effectiveness of prevention and screening strategies.
Summary:
- Surgical and radiotherapy costs for prostate cancer are comparable.
- Minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic, robotic) may not increase costs in high-volume settings.
- Indirect costs, including lost productivity, are challenging to quantify.
Impact:
- Informs healthcare policy and resource allocation for prostate cancer.
- Highlights the need for further research into cost-effectiveness and prevention.
- Provides insights into the economic burden of prostate cancer for patients and society.
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