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Favourable long‐term outcomes with brachytherapy‐based regimens in men ≤60 years with clinically localized prostate cancer
Author(s) -
Edwards Albert,
Laing Robert,
Langley Stephen
Publication year - 2013
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.2012.11769.x
Subject(s) - medicine , prostate cancer , library science , citation , family medicine , general surgery , cancer , computer science
The widespread use of PSA measurement has substantially increased the detection of prostate cancer in the western world. A growing number of younger men are diagnosed with clinically localized prostate cancer and they face a particularly challenging choice between multiple treatment options. While aiming to maximize their chances of ultimate disease control, it is especially important to these men to preserve their long-term quality of life in terms of urinary, bowel and erectile function. Younger patients may have additional concerns about taking time out from their employment to attend treatment sessions and recover from treatment-related morbidity, as well as the psychological impact of participating in an active surveillance programme.