In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect of the length of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) when used with radiotherapy in patients with prostate cancer. This study found that 18 months ADT led to similar overall survival and better quality of life as compared to 36 months in these patients. Some background...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to compare two hormone therapies, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists and anti-androgen therapy (AA) in men with advanced, non-metastatic prostate cancer. This study found that the two therapies have similar outcomes, but by starting with AA treatment may reduce side effects associated with GnRH...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) as a treatment for prostate cancer. This study found that SBRT is a safe and effective option for low and medium risk prostate cancer. Some background Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a treatment option for...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) used as a treatment in low volume metastatic (spread) prostate cancer. This study found that SABR is effective and has few side-effects. Some background Stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) is a treatment option...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the current recommendations for treatment doses of radiation therapy for different stages of prostate cancer. Some background Hypo-fractionated radiation therapy (HFRT) for early-stage prostate cancer is a safe and effective treatment option. It involves a shorter course of treatment with larger doses...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of two treatment combinations for advanced prostate cancer. This study found that surgery and radiotherapy had improved overall survival in comparison with radiotherapy plus androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in these patients, but with higher rates of side-effects. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the risks of bladder or rectal cancer for patients who have had surgery or external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) as a treatment for prostate cancer. This study found that radiation therapy led to a higher risk of bladder cancer, as compared to prostate surgery. Some background Surgery and radiation...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect previous treatment has on overall survival for patients with metastatic (spread) prostate cancer. This study found that patients who had previous prostate surgery and radiation had improved overall survival. Some background Localized prostate cancer can be treated using prostate-removing...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term safety and effectiveness of cryoablation (a process that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue) for patients with early prostate cancer. This study found that cryoablation is safe and effective for early-stage prostate cancer. Some background Cryoablation is a treatment option for early-stage prostate...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of dexamethasone, instead of prednisone, used with abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This study found that prednisone to dexamethasone switch can benefit some patients with mCRPC. Some background Androgen deprivation therapy...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment guidelines that have been recommended for patients with early-stage prostate cancer. Some background This analysis of existing treatment guidelines was done by the leading experts in prostate cancer research. They have made recommendations on the treatment of early-stage prostate cancer. Methods...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment guidelines that have been recommended for patients with early-stage prostate cancer. Some background This analysis of existing treatment guidelines was done by the leading experts in prostate cancer research. They have made recommendations on the treatment of early-stage prostate cancer. Methods...
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