Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. (continuing education article; includes quiz and answer sheet)

From: Radiologic Technology | Date: September 1, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

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.

This article is a Directed Reading. See the quiz at conclusion.

The incidence of prostate cancer has increased dramatically during the past 20 years, with an almost 100% increase in new cases during 1994 alone. In 1995, 224,000 new cases were diagnosed--an increase of 44,000 from 1994--and ...

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