Impact of comorbidity on the outcome in men with advanced prostate cancer treated with docetaxel

Background. Men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) may not receive docetaxel in everyday clinical practice due to comorbidities. Here we explore the impact of comorbidity on outcome in men with mCRPC treated with docetaxel in a population-based outcome study.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Zist Andrej, Amir Eitan, Ocana Alberto F., Seruga Bostjan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-12-01
Series:Radiology and Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/raon-2015-0038
Description
Summary:Background. Men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) may not receive docetaxel in everyday clinical practice due to comorbidities. Here we explore the impact of comorbidity on outcome in men with mCRPC treated with docetaxel in a population-based outcome study.
ISSN:1581-3207