Urologic oncology
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There were over 36,000 new cases of kidney cancer reported in the United States in 2004, the most common type being renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Available treatments for localized RCC frequently lead to cure; however RCC patients with advanced disease have limited treatment options and low survival rates. Data on the economic burden of RCC are limited. ⋯ The economic burden of RCC in the U.S. is substantial. Interventions to reduce the prevalence of RCC have the potential to yield considerable economic benefits.
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Comparative Study
Increasing the number of biopsies increases the concordance of Gleason scores of needle biopsies and prostatectomy specimens.
To determine the importance of increasing the number of biopsy cores to decrease the discrepancy of Gleason scores of needle biopsy and radical prostatectomy specimens. ⋯ We have shown that an extended biopsy scheme beyond its superior diagnostic capability also improves the concordance of Gleason scores of needle biopsies and radical prostatectomy specimens.