Clinical Management Guidelines for Prostate Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Abusamra Ashraf J, Bazarbashi Shouki, Bahader Yasser, Kushi Hussain, Rabbah Dany, Al Bogami Naser, Al Ghamdi Khalid, Al Ghamdi Abdullah, Balaraj Khaled, Seyam Raouf, Al Otaibi Mohammed, Al Saeed Eyad
Primary Institution: King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabian National Guard Health Affairs
Conclusion
The guidelines provide a comprehensive approach to the evaluation and management of prostate cancer based on disease stage.
Supporting Evidence
- A total of 1869 cases of prostate cancer were recorded in Saudi Arabia between 1994 and 2004.
- The guidelines categorize management options based on the tumor node metastasis staging system.
- Recommendations are provided for treatment based on risk groups and life expectancy.
Takeaway
This study gives doctors a guide on how to treat prostate cancer based on how advanced it is.
Methodology
The guidelines categorize management options based on the tumor node metastasis staging system and provide recommendations for treatment based on risk groups.
Participant Demographics
The study includes data from prostate cancer cases recorded in Saudi Arabia from 1994 to 2004.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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