Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most frequent tumor found in men worldwide and in Mexico in particular. Age and family his- tory are the main risk factors. The diagnosis is made by prostate biopsy in patients with abnormalities detected in their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels or digital rectal exam (...

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Published in:Salud pública de México 2016-03, Vol.58 (2), p.279-284
Main Authors: Ricardo Alonso Castillejos-Molina, Fernando Bernardo Gabilondo-Navarro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
diagnosis
prevention
prostate cancer
risk factors
treatment
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Summary:Prostate cancer is the most frequent tumor found in men worldwide and in Mexico in particular. Age and family his- tory are the main risk factors. The diagnosis is made by prostate biopsy in patients with abnormalities detected in their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels or digital rectal exam (DRE). This article reviews screening and diagnostic methods as well as treatment options for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21149/spm.v58i2.7797
ISSN:0036-3634
1606-7916