In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of body mass index (BMI) on the outcomes of surgical removal of the prostate gland (radical prostatectomy) among prostate cancer patients. Some background Radical prostatectomy is often employed in the treatment of patients with localized prostate cancer. The effects of body weight on the outcomes of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of a single session of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in patients with localized (confined) prostate cancer, as a potential curative treatment. Some background Radiotherapy or RT (the use of high-energy rays to kill cancer cells) is a widely used, non-invasive therapy for...
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In a nutshell This study described the clinical outcomes of active surveillance in patients with localized (confined) prostate cancer. Some background Active surveillance (AS), also known as watchful waiting, is an alternative to treatment for patients with early stage (localized, not spreading) prostate cancer. AS includes regular digital rectal...
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In a nutshell This study examined the outcome of prostate cancer patients receiving high intensity focused ultrasound therapy. Some background Several treatments, such as surgery and radiotherapy, are currently available for patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer. High intensity focused ultrasound therapy (HIFU) is a somewhat...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the results of early salvage radiation therapy (ESRT) in prostate cancer patients after radical prostatectomy. Some background Following radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate gland), prostate cancer often recurs and requires further treatment. Surveillance for cancer recurrence is usually...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the outcomes of prostate cancer patients with persistently detectable levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) following radical prostatectomy (RP). Some background Radical prostatectomy or RP (surgical removal of the prostate gland and some tissue around it) is a common treatment for patients with prostate...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether a Mediterranean diet is linked to better outcomes in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Some background Dietary changes are thought to affect the development and progression of prostate cancer. However, no study to date has reached conclusive results regarding the effects of diet on mortality from...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the use of alendronate (Fosamax) for the prevention of bone loss in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for localized prostate cancer. Some background Androgens are a group of hormones (including testosterone) which can stimulate the growth and spread of prostate cancer cells. Androgen deprivation...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether it is possible to predict side effects and prognosis following salvage cryotherapy in patients with prostate cancer. Some background Salvage therapy is a form of treatment given after a cancer does not respond or returns after a main treatment. More than 30% of prostate cancer patients develop a recurrence...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether an imaging method called a multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) is a useful tool in determining whether prostate cancer patients are candidates for active surveillance. Some background Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common cancer diagnosed in men. However, due to development of...
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In a nutshell This article looked at the pathological features of prostate cancer to identify those patients who would benefit the most from adjuvant radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy. Some background One option for patients with prostate cancer is surgery to remove the cancer along with the entire prostate gland and some healthy tissues...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed the effects of age and co-morbidities (co-existing medical conditions or diseases in addition to cancer) on mortality in prostate cancer patients. Mortality rates directly from prostate cancer (cancer specific mortality; CSM), and those from other causes (other cause mortality; OCM) were compared. Some background...
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