Salud Pública de México (Mar 2016)

Prostate cancer

  • Ricardo Alonso Castillejos-Molina,
  • Fernando Bernardo Gabilondo-Navarro

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 58, no. 2
pp. 279 – 284

Abstract

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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

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