Prostate cancer is the most common noncutaneous cancer in men and the second most common cause of cancer death in men in the Western world. The treatment for prostate cancer may incorporate several modalities, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or simply active surveillance. The choice of therapy depends upon several factors, namely cancer severity, patient values and preferences, life expectancy, potential for salvage treatment, functional status pretreatment, and expected status post-treatment.
Decision-making in prostate cancer treatment can be nuanced. How much do you recall regarding the treatment of prostate cancer? Refresh your knowledge with this short quiz.
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Cite this: Bradley Schwartz. Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Prostate Cancer Treatment? - Medscape - Apr 04, 2019.
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