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We have collected a selection of the latest research to help keep you up to date with developments in the field of prostate cancer.

This page directs you to the abstracts of articles that have been published in the medical journals over the last few weeks. This is updated for you each month.

These articles have been selected for their currency, relevance to UK clinical practice and general interest. You may be able to access the full text from your Trust's library service or via ATHENS registration. Information from PubMed explains other ways to access full text articles.

Research articles published in March 2012

Genetics+: Common Genetic Variants in Prostate Cancer Risk Prediction--Results from the NCI Breast and Prostate Cancer Cohort Consortium (BPC3).
Lindström S, Schumacher FR, Cox D,
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2012;21(3):437-44.
Risk+: Circumcision and the risk of prostate cancer
Wright JL, Lin DW & Stanford JL.
Cancer. Advanced online publication.
Ethnicity+: Central Adiposity and Prostate Cancer in a Black Population.
Nemesure B, Wu SY, Hennis A, Leske MC.
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Advanced online publication.
Screening+: Prostate-Cancer Mortality at 11 Years of Follow-up
Shröder FH, Hugosson J, Roobol MJ, et al.
N Engl J Med. 2012;366:981-990
Diagnosis+: High detection rate of significant prostate tumours in anterior zones using transperineal ultrasound-guided template saturation biopsy.
Mabjeesh NJ, Lidawi G, Chen J, et al.
BJU Int. Advanced online publication.
The association of diagnosis in the private or NHS sector on prostate cancer stage and treatment
Barbiere JM, Greenberg DC, Wright KA, et al.
J Public Health. 2012;34:108-114
Treatment+: Radical prostatectomy outcome in men 65 years old or older with low risk prostate cancer.
Mullins JK, Han M, Pierorazio PM, et al.
J Urol. Advanced online publication.
Focal Cryotherapy for Clinically Unilateral, Low-Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer in 73 Men with a Median Follow-Up of 3.7 Years.
Bahn D, de Castro Abreu AL, Gill IS, et al.
Eur Urol. 20Advanced online publication.
Dutasteride in localised prostate cancer management: the REDEEM randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Fleshner NE, Lucia MS, Egerdie B, et al.
Lancet. 2012;379(9821):1103-11.
Upfront Androgen Deprivation Therapy With Salvage Radiation May Improve Biochemical Outcomes in Prostate Cancer Patients With Post-Prostatectomy Rising PSA.
Jang JW, Hwang WT, Guzzo TJ, et al.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. Advanced online publication.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone: An update review of the antagonists versus agonists.
Van Poppel H, Klotz L.
Int J Urol. Advanced online publication
Safety and tolerability of intermittent androgen deprivation therapy: A literature review.
Gruca D, Bacher P, Tunn U.
Int J Urol. Advanced online publication.
Side effects+: Bone health management in prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy.
Dhanapal V, Reeves DJ.
J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2012;18(1):84-90.
Incidence of fractures causing hospitalisation in prostate cancer patients: Results from the population-based PCBaSe Sweden.
Thorstenson A, Bratt O, Akre O, et al
Eur J Cancer. Advanced online publication.
Web-Based Tailored Education Program for Disease-Free Cancer Survivors With Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Yun YH, Lee KS, Kim YW, et al
J Clin Oncol. Advanced online publication.
Suprapubic versus transurethral bladder drainage after radical prostatectomy: Impact on patient discomfort
Orikasa S, Kanbe K, Shirai S, et al
Int J Urol. Advanced online publication.
Follow up+: A Critical Assessment of Post-Prostatectomy Prostate Specific Antigen Doubling Time Acceleration-Is it Stable?
Cary KC, Johnson CS, Cheng L, Koch MO.
J Urol. Advanced online publication.
Advanced disease+: Biweekly Docetaxel Is Better Tolerated than Conventional Three-weekly Dosing for Advanced Hormone-refractory Prostate Cancer.
Hervonen P, Joensuu H, Joensuu T, et al.
Anticancer Res. 2012;32(3):953-956.
Optimizing the care of patients with advanced prostate cancer in the UK: current challenges and future opportunities.
Payne H, Bahl A, Mason M, et al.
BJU Int. Advanced online publication.

A randomized, dose-response, multicenter phase II study of radium-223 chloride for the palliation of painful bone metastases in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Nilsson S, Strang P, Aksnes AK, et al.
Eur J Cancer. 2012;48(5):678-86.
Recurrence+: A biopsy simulation study to assess the accuracy of several transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)-biopsy strategies compared with template prostate mapping biopsies in patients who have undergone radical prostatectomy.
Hu Y, Ahmed HU, Carter T,
BJU Int. Advanced online publication
Salvage Cryoablation for Locally Recurrent Prostate Cancer Following Primary Radiotherapy.
Mouraviev V, Spiess PE, Jones JS.
Eur Urol. Advanced online publication
Current Status of Salvage Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy for Radiorecurrent Prostate Cancer.
Rocco B, Cozzi G, Spinelli MG, et al.
Curr Urol Rep. Advanced online publication.
Psychological+: Do patient-reported androgen-deprivation therapy side effects predict anxiety and depression among prostate cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy? Implications for psychosocial therapy interventions.
Sharpley CF, Bitsika V, Christie DR.
J Psychosoc Oncol. 2012;30(2):185-97.
Screening for Distress and Unmet Needs in Patients With Cancer: Review and Recommendations.
Carlson LE, Waller A, Mitchell AJ.
J Clin Oncol. Advanced online publication
Integrating Psychosocial Care Into Cancer Services.
Fann JR, Ell K, Sharpe M.
J Clin Oncol. Advanced online publication
The needs of carers of men with prostate cancer and barriers and enablers to meeting them: a qualitative study in England.
Sinfield P, Baker R, Ali S, Richardson A.
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). Advanced online publication
Associations between cancer-related financial stress and strain and psychological well-being among individuals living with cancer.
Sharp L, Carsin AE, Timmons A.
Psychooncology. Advanced online publication
Body image predicts quality of life in men with prostate cancer
Taylor-Ford M, Meyerowitz BE, D'Orazio LM, et al.
Psycho-oncology. Advanced online publication
Decision making+: Factors influencing patients' treatment selection for localised prostate cancer: A systematic review
Robles LA, Chou S, Cole O, et al.
British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology. Advanced online publication.
Communication+: Communication Skills Training for Oncology Professionals.
Kissane DW, Bylund CL, Banerjee SC, et al.
J Clin Oncol. Advanced online publication

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