In a nutshell This phase 3 trial aims to determine the effectiveness of different ways of performing prostate cancer surgery. The main outcomes to be investigated are surgical complications and cancer recurrence. The trial is recruiting in New Jersey and New York (USA). The details Surgery to remove the prostate (also known as radical...
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LDH as an early predictor of cancer survival
In a nutshell This study investigated the relationship between lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels and cancer-specific survival. Researchers concluded that LDH can be used as an early indicator of cancer outcomes. Some background Early cancer detection methods have significantly improved cancer survival rates. There is increasing evidence to...
Read MoreDo different radiation doses lead to different side effects in prostate cancer?
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine how radiotherapy influenced patient quality of life after treatment. Some background Radiotherapy is a common treatment used in prostate cancer. It targets a direct beam of radiation at the cancer site, minimizing damage to adjacent healthy cells. There are numerous types of radiotherapy, including...
Read MoreLooking for prostate cancer patients who have had their prostate removed to determine the safety of a shorter course of radiation
In a nutshell This phase I/II trial aims to determine the safety of administering shorter courses of radiation over a shorter period of time to patients who have had their prostate removed. The main outcome to be investigated is dose safety and toxicity in patients and to determine quality of life benefits. The details Radiation therapy...
Read MoreTadalafil can improve sexual functioning following prostate surgery
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors on penile functioning following prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery is a form of treatment that involves surgically removing the prostate gland which can cause erectile dysfunction in some patients. Phosphodiesterase type 5...
Read MoreLooking for prostate cancer patients to evaluate the effect of hypofractionated radiation treatment
In a nutshell This phase I-II trial in the US aims to determine whether hypofractionated proton beam radiation therapy can achieve the same treatment benefits as current conventional radiation therapy in prostate cancer patients. The main outcome to be investigated is whether hypofractionated radiation can successfully maintain and control prostate...
Read MoreThe effect of patient weight on prostate cancer progression
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effects of weight in prostate cancer progression under active surveillance. Some background Active surveillance involves actively monitoring tumor growth and development in a patient without administering treatment. Prostate cancer patients undergoing active surveillance who have a high...
Read MoreSurgery vs radiotherapy in prostate cancer; differences in complications
In a nutshell This article compares the risk of complications following different treatment for prostate cancer; namely surgery and radiotherapy. Some background Prostatectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the prostate gland, and is one of the main treatments for prostate cancer. Radiotherapy is also often used, and this uses radiation...
Read MoreThe effects and benefits of radiation treatment in prostate cancer
In a nutshell The authors aimed to review existing evidence on the safety and effectiveness of hypofractionation in prostate cancer. Some background Radiation involves directing a beam of radiation at the site of the tumor with the aim of killing cancer cells present. Hypofractionation is a type of radiation therapy that involves receiving large,...
Read MoreSurgery or watchful waiting – how are mortality risks affected?
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine long-term outcomes in prostate cancer patients following treatment with watchful waiting or prostate surgery. Some background In early prostate cancer, watchful waiting is a form of treatment that involves closely monitoring a patient to determine any signs of cancer progression, but does not involve...
Read MoreLong-term effects of early prostate cancer treatment
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the long-term effects of early prostate cancer treatment. Some background Early prostate cancer is usually treated with active surveillance, radiation therapy, androgen deprivation therapy or surgery. Active surveillance involves the monitoring of cancer progression in a patient without administering...
Read MoreThe effects of non-metastatic prostate cancer treatment on urinary functions
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect of radiation and surgery on urinary adverse effects in prostate cancer. Some background Prostate cancer is usually treated with surgery or radiation with high rates of long-term survival. Surgery can involve procedures such as a radical prostatectomy which involves removing the entire...
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