Prostatic nerve subtypes independently predict biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer

ConclusionsPure sympathetic nerve density without tumour invasion and perineural invasion specifically involving non-adrenergic, non-nitrergic fibres are independent predictors of biochemical recurrence post prostatectomy, supporting a role for the autonomic nervous system in prostate cancer progression.
Source: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research