Risk Factors for the Development of Bone Metastases in Prostate Cancer
Petrylak D. Risk Factors for the Development of Bone Metastases in Prostate Cancer. European Urology Open Science 2007, 6: 677-682. DOI: 10.1016/j.eursup.2007.03.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAndrogen deprivation therapyBone metastasesEarly prostate cancerProstate cancerRisk factorsEarly identificationDisease courseBone lossHigher baseline PSA levelsProstate-specific antigen levelChronic bone painHigh PSA velocityBaseline PSA levelsSpinal cord compressionMajority of patientsAdvanced prostate cancerBone health issuesBone health maintenanceBone mineral densityBone painCord compressionPalliative radiotherapyPSA velocitySkeletal complicationsPathologic fracture