Management of Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Management of Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer. Edited by F. Saad, M.A. Eisenberger. 2014, pp. 337, Eur 149.79, ISBN: 978-1-4939-1175-2. Springer Science + Business Media, New York, NY, USA.

This volume provides new data about the molecular biology of CRPC and a review of the definition, staging and prognostic factors that define CRPC. The book features an in-depth review of proven therapeutic options, including bone-targeted therapies, immunotherapy, chemotherapy and hormonal based therapies. Combination therapy as well as novel targeted approaches presently under investigation are also reviewed. The text provides up-to-date guidelines and algorithms for the management of CRPC based on international guidelines presently available as well as evidence-based medicine.

As a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field, Management of Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer serves as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with this challenging malignancy.