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Chairman's foreword
Author(s) -
Fitzpatrick John M.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
bju international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 1464-4096
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2011.10869.x
Subject(s) - medicine , prostate cancer , multidisciplinary approach , genitourinary system , management of prostate cancer , gynecology , multidisciplinary team , cancer , intensive care medicine , nursing , social science , sociology
• Recent advances in prostate cancer management were discussed at the third annual Interactive Genitourinary Cancer Conference (IGUCC3) held from 30 April to 1 May 2011. • The objectives of IGUCC3 included exploring available therapeutic options and current controversies in prostate cancer care, promoting closer multidisciplinary collaboration and a patient‐centred approach, and considering challenges in the management of metastatic castration‐resistant prostate cancer and the opportunities presented by new treatment options.