Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer
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Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer
Abstract
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. This article outlines the anatomy of the prostate gland, the epidemiology and natural history of prostate cancer, current diagnostic and screening techniques, treatment options and prognostic implications.
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