title: Adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
abstract: Prostate cancer presents a growing challenge for the medical director. Knowledge of prostate cancer statistics, risk factors, stage and grade of the tumors, screening, and treatment options is necessary for underwriting and claims evaluation.
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Swanson
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007345:Insurance Claim Review; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D017430:Prostate-Specific Antigen / Q000097:blood; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology