Journal article
External validation of the ProCaRS nomograms and comparison of existing risk-stratification tools for localized prostate cancer
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to perform a direct comparison of several existing risk-stratification tools for localized prostate cancer in terms of their ability to predict for biochemical failure-free survival (BFFS). Two large databases were used and an external validation of two recently developed nomograms on an independent cohort was also performed in this analysis.
METHODS: Patients who were treated with external beam …
Authors
Tiberi D; Rodrigues G; Pickles T; Morris J; Crook J; Martin A-G; Cury F; Catton C; Lukka H; Warner A
Journal
Canadian Urological Association Journal, Vol. 11, No. 3-4, pp. 94–100
Publisher
Canadian Urological Association Journal
Publication Date
2017
DOI
10.5489/cuaj.4084
ISSN
1911-6470