Treating the primary in metastatic prostate cancer: where do we stand?

Related Articles Treating the primary in metastatic prostate cancer: where do we stand? Curr Opin Support Palliat Care. 2019 09;13(3):243-248 Authors: Nason GJ, Hamilton RJ Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Traditionally, local treatment was reserved for palliative control of symptoms in men with metastatic prostate cancer. In the past few years there have been many advances in the systemic options available. The aim of this review is to explore the evidence in support of treating the primary tumor despite the presence of metastatic disease. RECENT FINDINGS: There is a wealth of retrospective studies demonstrating advantages of local treatment [radical prostatectomy or…
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