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Adenoma
By prostate Doc at 21 August, 2008, 4:02 pm
The most common neoplasm of renal tubular epithelium are papillary adenoma. These lesions are usually discovered during autopsy with a frequency between 7 and 22%. They are located in the renal cortex and are typically <1 cm in size.
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Prostate Treatment
By prostate Doc at 22 September, 2008, 6:41 pm
While patients may have a difficult time accepting the diagnosis of prostate cancer, the decision regarding treatment is often the most difficult part of the process.
Read More >>Antiandrogen Withdrawal : Prostate
By prostate Doc at 16 September, 2008, 3:55 pm
Withdrawal of antiandrogens at progression is associated with a decline in PSA and improvement in clinical symptoms in approximately 20% of patients. The median duration of response is three to five months and is seen four weeks from with- drawal of flutamide.
Read More >>Secondary Hormonal Therapies : Prostate
By prostate Doc at 16 September, 2008, 8:28 am
Despite the high initial response to hormonal therapy, virtually all patients with metastatic disease progress. The median time to progression is 16-18 months. When progression occurs, primary androgen deprivation should be maintained.
Read More >>Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
By prostate Doc at 15 September, 2008, 8:34 am
Diagnosis of prostate cancer is most often made by needle biopsy of the prostate, following suspicion of its presence by digital rectal examination and PSA testing. Digi- tal rectal examination may strongly suggest the diagnosis; however, tissue confirma- tion is needed and may proceed by transrectal or transperineal biopsy of the prostate under a local [...]
Read More >>Timing of Initiation of Therapy : Prostate
By prostate Doc at 9 September, 2008, 3:09 pm
The optimal time to begin either monotherapy or CAB has not been settled. Earlier therapy results in more toxicity and increased costs. Loss of libido and muscle mass, impotence, anemia, hot flashes, hair loss, acceleration of osteoporosis, and fatigue are all potential toxicities of therapy.
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