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M. Kirby, C. Hirst, E. Crawford

2011.11.1INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE

DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2011.02799.x

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A systematic review was conducted to provide greater clarity on the sum of the available epidemiologic evidence and to guide future research into the disease prevalence, progression, characteristics and outcome.

Abstract

Background:  Castration‐resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) is an advanced form of prostate cancer associated with poor survival rates. However, characterisation of the disease epidemiology is hampered by use of varying terminology, definition and disease management. The aim of this review was to conduct a systematic review to provide greater clarity on the sum of the available epidemiologic evidence and to guide future research into the disease prevalence, progression, characteristics and outcome.

Citation format

KIRBY, M.; HIRST, C.; CRAWFORD, E. Characterising the castration‐resistant prostate cancer population: A systematic review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE, 2011, 65.