Antiandrogens in Prostate Cancer A Key to Tailored Endocrine Treatment

The introduction of maximal androgen blockade as a clinical therapy by Brachi and Labrie more than a decade ago led to a huge controversy on the clinical use of antiandrogens in the treatment of prostate cancer. Three consensus meetings were subsequently organized with the support of the American Ca...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Denis, Louis (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1996, 1996
Edition:1st ed. 1996
Series:ESO Monographs, European School of Oncology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Some Aspects of the Molecular Endocrinology of Prostatic Cancer
  • Pharmacology of Cyproterone Acetate — A Short Review
  • Cyproterone Acetate — Results of Clinical Trials and Indications for Use in Human Prostate Cancer
  • Biological Properties of Flutamide
  • Combination Therapy with Flutamide: The Therapy of Choice from Early to Advanced Stages of Prostate Cancer
  • Casodex: Preclinical Studies
  • Clinical Aspects of Casodex
  • Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of Nilutamide in Animal and Man
  • A Review of the Clinical Studies with Nilutamide
  • Indications for Antiandrogen Treatment in Prostate Cancer