Minimal residual disease in prostate cancer patients after primary treatment: theoretical considerations, evidence and possible use in clinical management

Abstract Minimal residual disease is that not detected by conventional imaging studies and clinically the patient remains disease free. However, with time these dormant cells will awaken and disease progression occurs, resulting in clinically and radiological detectable metastatic disease. This revi...

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Main Author: Nigel P. Murray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Biological Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40659-018-0180-9