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In previous large-scale studies conducted through 2010, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) was the most common initial treatment for prostate cancer patients in Japan. However, recent advancements in treatment technologies have significantly affected the management of prostate cancer in Japan. This study analyzed the trends in initial treatments for prostate cancer based on two nationwide surveys.
Kawai et al. (2024) studied this question.