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Pathomorphological studies on carcinoma of the prostate in Japan
Author(s) -
Oota Kunio
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
the prostate
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.295
H-Index - 123
eISSN - 1097-0045
pISSN - 0270-4137
DOI - 10.1002/pros.2990020520
Subject(s) - prostate carcinoma , medicine , radiation therapy , prostate , carcinoma , hormonal therapy , oncology , prostate cancer , gynecology , cancer
Latent carcinoma of the prostate in Japan is reviewed in terms of its prevalence and frequency in different age groups. Analysis of mortality rates in different geographic regions of Japan reflect a predominance of younger men in industrialized areas. Results of combination therapy (radiotherapy and hormonal therapy) are reviewed.