Socioeconomic status is an independent predictor of biochemical recurrence among patients with prostate cancer who undergo radical prostatectomy
PURPOSE: Socioeconomic status (SES) may influence cancer characteristics and behavior in several aspects. We analyzed PCa characteristics and behavior among low income uninsured men, and compare them to high income patients with health insurance in a developing country. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retr...
Main Authors: | Victor Srougi, Alberto A. Antunes, Sabrina T, Reis, Marcos F. Dall'Oglio, Adriano J. Nesrallah, Kátia R. M. Leite, Miguel Srougi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2011-08-01
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Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382011000400010 |
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