In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate a surgical procedure used to treat prostate cancer, retzius sparing laparoscopic robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RS-RALP). This study found that RS-RALP had similar side-effects and outcomes to other robotic surgeries. Some background Prostate surgery is a treatment option for prostate cancer...
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In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of salvage high-intensity focused ultrasound (S-HIFU) in patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer (LRPC; cancer which has come back and is confined to the prostate gland) after treatment with low dose rate brachytherapy (BT). The authors concluded that S-HIFU is...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This phase 3 trial is examining the effectiveness and safety of low dose rate (LDR) vs high dose rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy (BT) for patients with prostate cancer (PC). The main outcome to be measured will be the quality of life in terms of urinary symptoms. This trial is recruiting in British Columbia,...
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In a nutshell This study examined the impact of different prostate cancer treatments on quality of life. This study concluded stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and active surveillance resulted in a similar quality of life in the long term. Some background Radiation therapy (RT) is a common treatment for localized (confined) prostate cancer....
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In a nutshell This trial evaluates the effectiveness of radiation therapy delivered from outside the body for the treatment of prostate cancer. The main outcomes of this trial are the number of patients who have no damage to genital or urinary organs and survival without cancer. This trial is taking place in various sites across the USA and...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to compare radiation therapy with prostate surgery used to treat prostate cancer. It found that prostate surgery had a better overall survival rate. Some background Prostate cancer can be treated using surgery or radiation therapy. Radiation therapy can be delivered externally such as external beam...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of apalutamide (Erleada) on health-related quality of life (H-QoL) in patients with prostate cancer. This study found that apalutimide preserved H-QoL while prolonging time taken for cancer to spread. Some background One treatment option for patients with prostate cancer is androgen...
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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...
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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 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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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if MRI scans (a test that takes detailed images of inside the body) could safely replace biopsies (samples taken from tissues for close examination) in active surveillance for prostate cancer. This study found that men with low-risk disease can be monitored using MRI and PSA levels with selective...
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