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Prostatic oncology.

P Narayan1, P Jajodia

  • 1Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
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Prostate cancer management has advanced significantly due to better understanding and improved treatments. New strategies offer curative therapies for more patients, including special considerations for the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer among men in the United States.
  • Recent decades have seen significant evolution in prostate cancer management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advancements in prostate cancer treatment over the past two decades.
  • To discuss the improved understanding of the disease's natural history and its impact on management.
  • To highlight special considerations for managing prostate cancer in elderly patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices in radiation therapy, surgery, and hormonal manipulation.
  • Analysis of advancements in the prevention and treatment of treatment-related complications.
  • Inclusion of a dedicated section on the unique challenges in elderly patient management.

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Main Results:

  • Improved understanding of prostate cancer's natural history has refined treatment approaches.
  • Advances in radiation therapy, surgical techniques, and hormonal manipulation have enhanced treatment efficacy.
  • Better complication management has enabled curative therapies for a broader patient population.

Conclusions:

  • Modern prostate cancer management integrates improved diagnostics and therapeutic modalities.
  • Curative treatment options are increasingly available across various age groups.
  • Specialized approaches are necessary for addressing the complexities of prostate cancer in elderly men.