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Radical Treatment for Prostate Cancer in Men With Limited Life Expectancy in Sweden

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This cohort study compares rates of radical treatment for prostate cancer, despite current guideline recommendations that discourage its use for men with limited life expectancy, in Sweden and the US.

Source: JAMA Network Open

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.8572

Authors: Eugenio Ventimiglia, Rolf Gedeborg, Johan Styrke, Andri Wilberg Orrason, Pär Stattin, Marcus Westerberg

Institutions: Uppsala University, Umeå University

Language: English

Topic: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,000

Funders: Cancerfonden, Vetenskapsrådet, Region Uppsala

Award: Population-based studies in Prostate Cancer data Base Sweden (PCBaSe) EXTenD. Life expectancy and longterm effects of screening and treatment of prostate cancer in older men

OpenAlex ID: W4410106352

FWCI: 3.038

Cites: 6

Cited by: 5

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