Socioeconomic status is an independent predictor of biochemical recurrence among patients with prostate cancer who undergo radical prostatectomy

Socioeconomic status is an independent predictor of biochemical recurrence among patients with prostate cancer who undergo radical prostatectomy

PURPOSE: Socioeconomic status (SES) may influence cancer characteristics and behavior in several aspects. We analyzed PCa characteristics and behavior among low income uninsured men, and compare them to high income patients with health insurance in a developing country. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retr...

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Main Authors: Victor Srougi, Alberto A. Antunes, Sabrina T, Reis, Marcos F. Dall'Oglio, Adriano J. Nesrallah, Kátia R. M. Leite, Miguel Srougi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2011-08-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
prostate-specific antigen
prostate
neoplasms
socioeconomic factors
prostatectomy
survival
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