Management of Prostate Cancer in the Elderly.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
The impact of localized prostate cancer in the elderly depends on disease aggressiveness and life expectancy. In men with localized prostate cancer, those with low-risk disease or a shorter life expectancy should be managed expectantly, whereas those with long life expectancy or more aggressive disease may benefit from curative treatment. Comorbidity and quality-of-life concerns are key considerations during the selection of therapeutic modalities in the elderly in localized and metastatic settings. A variety of new agents have changed the therapeutic landscape in castrate-resistant prostate cancer, but their benefits need to be considered alongside their side effects and cost.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Tay, KJ; Moul, JW; Armstrong, AJ
Published Date
- February 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 32 / 1
Start / End Page
- 113 - 132
PubMed ID
- 26614864
Pubmed Central ID
- 26614864
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1879-8853
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.cger.2015.08.001
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States