In 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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Comparing daily versus weekly imaging checks in radiation therapy for prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the best timing of treatment verification imaging used in radiation therapy for patients with prostate cancer. This study found that patients undergoing daily imaging had less risk of their cancer returning and had reduced rectal side-effects. Some background One main treatment option for prostate cancer...
Read MoreComparing the side effects of treatment options for localized prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the outcomes and side effects of radical prostatectomy, external beam radiation therapy, and active surveillance in men with localized prostate cancer. This study concluded that radical prostatectomy led to a greater decrease in sexual function and urinary continence compared to the other two treatment...
Read MoreSearching for men to test focal therapy for ablation of prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aims to test the effectiveness of focal ablation (laser therapy used to remove and kill cancer cells) of large prostate cancer sites using ultrasound and biopsy (tissue samples taken from the cancer site) one year after treatment. The main outcome to be measured will be the removal of cancer cells confirmed by a negative biopsy...
Read MoreSearching for men with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer to test a short course of very focused radiation therapy
In a nutshell This phase 2 trial aims to compare conventional radiation therapy with a very focused type of radiation therapy for intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer. The main outcome to be investigated is the number of side effects and the rate of disease recurrence at 5 years. The trial is recruiting in British Columbia, Canada. The details...
Read MoreComparing outcomes of radiation therapy and observation in patients over 80
In a nutshell This study examined different treatment options for elderly men with localized prostate cancer. Researchers reported that radiation therapy with or without hormone therapy was associated with a significant survival benefit when compared to observation alone. Some background Localized prostate cancer refers to cancer that is confined...
Read MoreSearching for men with low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer to test precise radiation therapy guided by an imaging technique
In a nutshell This trial aims to examine stereotactic radiosurgery guided by an imaging technique in treating low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The main outcome to be investigated is treatment-related side effects and treatment response. The trial is recruiting in Ohio (USA). The details Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) uses a specially...
Read MoreImprovement of urinary tract symptoms in patients who underwent robot-assisted prostate surgery
In a nutshell The main aim of this study was to assess urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in prostate cancer patients following robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). The authors concluded that the majority of patients with moderate to severe LUTS improved significantly following RALP. Some background RALP is a relatively new...
Read MoreThe effect of diet and lifestyle in prostate cancer progression and mortality
In a nutshell The main objective of this review was to summarize evidence on the effect of lifestyle and diet on prostate cancer progression, recurrence and death. The authors concluded that a variety of factors appeared to affect prostate cancer progression, including not smoking, exercise and healthy body weight. Some background Prostate...
Read MoreThe effect of combined radiation and hormone therapy on long-term fatigue
In a nutshell This study examined the effect of combined radiation and hormone therapy on long-term fatigue. Researchers reported severe fatigue during and up to 4 years after treatment. Men with increased cancer markers and symptoms were more likely to report higher fatigue levels. Some background Radiation therapy and hormone therapy are often...
Read MoreHyopfractioned or standard external beam radiation therapy – which is better?
In a nutshell This study compared external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and hypofractioned EBRT (H-EBRT) for low-risk localized prostate cancer. Researchers reported no differences in disease progression or survival. However, an increase in side effects was observed with H-EBRT. Some background Radiation therapy is a common treatment for...
Read MoreSearching for overweight men with low-risk prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance
In a nutshell This phase 3 trial aims to evaluate the benefit of a diet and exercise program in overweight men with low-risk prostate cancer. The main outcome to be investigated is a change in blood sugar metabolism in prostate cancer cells. The trial is recruiting in Seattle (Washington), USA. The details Low-risk prostate cancer is often managed...
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