title: Computer modeling of prostate cancer treatment. A paradigm for oncologic management?
abstract: This article discusses the relevance of computer modeling to the management of prostate cancer. Several computer modeling techniques are reviewed and the advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. An example that uses a computer model to compare alternative strategies for clinically localized prostate cancer is examined in detail. The quality of the data used in computer models is critical, and these models play an important role in medical decision making.
authors.affiliation: Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Miles
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Kattan
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000628:therapy*; D001185:Artificial Intelligence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008954:Models, Biological; D015233:Models, Statistical; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life