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Published on: March 6, 2018
Quantitative mathematical modeling of PSA dynamics of prostate cancer patients treated with intermittent androgen
Yoshito Hirata1, Koichiro Akakura, Celestia S Higano
1Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan.
Abstract:
If a mathematical model is to be used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis of a disease, it must describe the inherent quantitative dynamics of the state. An ideal candidate disease is prostate cancer owing to the fact that it is characterized by an excellent biomarker, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and also by a predictable response to treatment in the form of androgen suppression therapy. Despite a high initial response rate, the cancer will often relapse to a state of androgen independence which no longer responds to manipulations of the hormonal environment. In this paper, we present relevant background information and a quantitative mathematical model that potentially can be used in the optimal management of patients to cope with biochemical relapse as indicated by a rising PSA.
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