The median non-prostate cancer survival is more than 10 years for men up to age 80 years who are selected and receive curative radiation treatment for prostate cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Treatment guidelines recommend that curative radiation treatment of prostate cancer be offered only to men whose life expectancy is greater than 10 years. The average life expectancy of North American males is less than 10 years after age 75, yet many men older t...

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Main Authors: Pickles Tom, Blood Paul A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/2/1/17