Hormone Therapy and Castration Resistance of Prostate Cancer

Description

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer—also called androgen suppression therapy or androgen deprivation therapy—can block the production and use of androgens. This comprehensive reference explains the current state of hormone therapy and Castration Resistance of Prostate Cancer(CRPC). This book explains the advances in understanding of the molecular basis of hormone dependence and CRPC, many new androgen receptor-targeted agents. In the chapters of this book, expert authors provide exhaustive interpretations of the evidence recently reported from various countries and provide important perspectives on hormone therapy for prostate cancer. This work benefits all the urologists of various countries and all physicians and medical personnel who are involved in the treatment of prostate cancer. The present book is aimed to create a combined collection of study material for medical professionals, researchers and students to understand outcome of recent researches of this field. The chapters have been written by the renowned and internationally established experts. This book grasps and keeps vital information, succinct text, and dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning in a highly visual approach. Readers will find this book valuable.