This handbook is written to provide a "bedside” reference for the practicing oncologist, as well as a compendium of prostate cancer information useful to urologists, clinical researchers and educators, medical students and nurses. The book is written in outline format to provide the reader with quick and easy access to information on the major trials, landmark articles, and reviews in prostate cancer. The results of important clinical trials are summarised in 5-10 lines, with key data including : whether or not randomised, number of subjects, study periods, median follow-up, dosages, results, limitations and conclusions. In addition, there is a comprehensive index so that specific information can be found quickly.