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The presence of prostate cancer in the apex (the lowest tip) of the prostate is always a challenging aspect for treatment of localized prostate cancer, because this places the cancer close to the nerves that control erectile function (potency) and to the sphincter (valve) that controls urine flow. … READ MORE …
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New research has suggested that “apical prostate depth” (as a measure of the anatomic situation of the prostate) is an independent risk factor for positive surgical margins at the apex (bottom) of the prostate at the time of radical prostatectomy. … READ MORE …
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In today’s new reports we summarize information from recent papers dealing with:
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