Published in Cancer Weekly, May 24th, 2005
According to recent research published in the International Journal of Urology, "Adenosquamous carcinoma of the prostate is an unusual histological variant of prostate cancer. The histogenesis of this tumor remains uncertain. The stimulus for the development of the squamous metaplastic cells had been thought to be related to hormone and/or radiation therapy."
"This report presents a case of adenosquamous carcinoma of the prostate with absence of previous hormone or radiation therapy. The case showed negative prostate-specific antigen and high molecular weight...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-05-24)
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