A case study: ductal adenocarcinoma of the prostate.

Ductal carcinoma of the prostate (generally arising from prostatic ducts) is a rare but often aggressive variant of prostate cancer. In ductal prostate cancer, digital rectal examination and prostate specific antigen level can be unreliable because both may be normal. This article presents a case study following the diagnosis and successful treatment of a patient through two clinics, and stresses how nurses can ensure continuity of care from one facility to another.