Prostate cancer
2003
Prostate Cancer Book Review
publication
Author Information
Author(s): John Masters
Primary Institution: University College London, UK
Conclusion
The book provides a comprehensive overview of prostate cancer management but has some limitations in terms of outdated references and a parochial perspective.
Supporting Evidence
- Nearly 200,000 men develop prostate cancer in the US each year and over 30,000 die from it.
- 50% of men with organ-confined cancers can present with serum PSA values below the normal level.
- Prostate cancer is found in only about one-third of men with serum PSA values above 4 ng/ml but below 10 ng/ml.
Takeaway
This book is a good gift for doctors treating prostate cancer, but it has some outdated information and focuses mainly on California.
Potential Biases
The book may not represent a global perspective on prostate cancer management.
Limitations
The book lacks recent references and has a limited perspective focused on California.
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