Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
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J Natl Compr Canc Netw · Aug 2007
ReviewPoint: the value of predicting life expectancy in men with clinically localized prostate cancer.
The prediction of life expectancy in prostate cancer screening and treatment is a controversial topic that evokes various opinions regarding its validity. The authors believe incorporating life expectancy prediction into the treatment algorithms for prostate cancer is important. ⋯ These estimates can then be used to help guide treatment discussion. Estimating life expectancy benefits older men in whom decisions regarding the best form of treatment may be difficult.