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Prostate Cancer Decoded

Prostate Cancer Decoded Non-Invasive Breakthrough Treatments

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Facts of Prostate Cancer 2/3 of men over age 50 have low grade tumors or potential cancer cells in their prostate. Only 10% will develop clinically aggressive prostate cancer. These non-invasive exams tell if a tumor is aggressive or not with an accuracy exceeding traditional biopsy results and correlate well with prognosis according to the latest international cancer conferences. The PSA test has a poor correlation with cancer detection. The digital rectal exam is more accurate in detecting high grade tumors than the PSA level. Biopsies are random, invasive and may spread tumor cells. New non-invasive treatments are guided by advanced radiologic imaging technologies. The therapeutic effect is serially studied by MRI and 3-D sonography. While generally successful, interval exams may document an unsatisfactory response, allowing ""standard"" treatments to be started, if necessary, in a timely manner.

Book information

ISBN: 9781600373466
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Imprint: Morgan James Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 168
Weight: 353g
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Spine width: 12mm