Prognostic value of the bone scan index using a computer-aided diagnosis system for bone scans in hormone-naive prostate cancer patients with bone metastases

Conclusions:
The pretreatment BSI and patients’ age are independent prognostic factors for patients with hormone-naive, bone metastatic prostate cancer.

Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - February 19, 2016 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Yasuhide MiyoshiShuko YoneyamaTakashi KawaharaYusuke HattoriJun-ichi TeranishiKeiichi KondoMasatoshi MoriyamaShigeo TakebayashiYumiko YokomizoMasahiro YaoHiroji UemuraKazumi Noguchi Source Type: research