Predictors of survival in patients with prostate cancer and spinal metastasis

Abstract

The results of this study are important for oncologists, neurosurgeons, and primary care physicians who have patients with prostate cancer that metastasizes to the spine, because these results can be used to form a prognosis and guide the physician in making appropriate decisions regarding the patient's treatment. Future work should include building a predictive model that accurately determines survival in patients with metastatic disease, because this would guide the physician in devising the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient.