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Prostate Cancer Education

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in US men. Despite this, there is no universally agreed-upon strategic plan for its diagnosis and management.

The following web pages are based in part on Cancer Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach: Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology, chapter 17, "Prostate Cancer," by K. Pienta, MD, H. Sandler, MD, N. Shah, DO, and M. Sanda, MD. Published by PRR: Melville, NY, 2002.

Table of Contents:

Epidemiology: Who's at risk?

Natural History and Signs and Symptoms

Screening and Diagnosis

Staging and Pathology

Treatment


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