Gleason 6 Prostate Cancer: Translating Biology into Population Health
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Gleason 6 Prostate Cancer: Translating Biology into Population Health.
PURPOSE Gleason 6 (3+3) is the most commonly diagnosed prostate cancer among men with prostate specific antigen screening, the most histologically well differentiated and is associated with the most favorable prognosis. Despite its prevalence, considerable debate exists regarding the genetic features, clinical significance, natural history, metastatic potential and optimal management. MATERIA...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Urology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0022-5347,1527-3792
DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.01.126