AI Article Synopsis
- Prostatic diseases, especially benign prostatic hypertrophy, are very common in older men and can significantly impact their quality of life, necessitating proper treatment.
- Prostate cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in men, following lung cancer, and is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, primarily affecting older adult males.
- An oncogeriatric approach is essential for providing personalized care to older patients with prostate cancer.
Article Abstract
Prostatic diseases are extremely common, especially in older men. Amongst them, benign prostatic hypertrophy may affect significantly the quality of life of patients by the symptoms it causes. It requires appropriate care. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after lung cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. It affects preferentially older men. An oncogeriatric approach is required for personalised care.
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