Prostate cancers in men with low PSA levels-must we find them?

Article Abstract:

The features and advantages of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) to identify prostate cancer at an earlier stage are discussed. High-grade cancers produce less PSA than low-grade cancers, so some other methodologies are needed to identify the presence of the disease.

Author: Carter, H. Ballentine
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2004
Prostate cancer, Prostate-specific antigen, Prostate specific antigen

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Oxaliplatin, Fluorourcil, and Leucovorin as adjuvant treatment for Colon cancer

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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in western countries. The standard adjuvant treatment of colon cancer is flurouracil plus leucovorin (FL). However no conclusions can be drawn about differences in survival.

Author: Boni, Corrado, Andre, Thierry, Navarro, Matilde, Mounedji-Boudiaf, Lamia, Tabernero, Josep, Hickish, Tamas, Topham, Clare, Zaninelli, Marta, Clingan, Philip, Bridgewater, John, Tabah-Fisch, Isabelle, Gramont, Aimery De
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2004
Care and treatment, Colorectal cancer, Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Folinic acid, Colon cancer, Oxaliplatin

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Case 20-2004: a 46-year-old woman with Pelvic-Floor relaxation after a second vaginal delivery

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The experience of a 46-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital due to pelvic discomforts and urinary symptoms is described. Prevention of Pelvic-Floor dysfunction is discussed.

Author: Berkowitz, Lori R.
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2004
Case studies, Pelvic cancer

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