In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine how effective magnetic resonance imaging is in monitoring patients with prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance. Some background Active surveillance is used in patients with favorable-risk prostate cancer (very low or low risk – cancer cannot be felt or seen by imaging or is localised to...
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Surgery timing and survival rates
In a nutshell This study examined whether a delay between diagnosis and surgery affects survival rates for patients with prostate cancer. Some background Because a cancer diagnosis can cause a great deal of anxiety, surgical treatment is often begun very quickly. In the United Kingdom, for instance, men diagnosed with prostate cancer will be seen...
Read MoreComparing three different methods of radiation therapy and their effects on quality of life in patients with prostate cancer
In a nutshell This article looked at the effects of radiation therapy on bowel and urinary function in patients with prostate cancer. Three different methods of radiation therapy were compared:intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), proton beam therapy (PBT) and 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT). Some background Radiation therapy...
Read MoreComparing survival for surgery versus radiation therapy in patients with prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study compared survival rates for patients with prostate cancer who were treated with either surgery to remove the prostate (radical prostatectomy) or radiation therapy (external beam radiotherapy). Some background The prostate is a gland in the reproductive system of men, which is found under the urinary bladder. In a...
Read MoreNutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors
In a nutshell This article outlines current guidelines regarding nutrition and physical activity for cancer survivors. Some background A cancer survivor is anyone diagnosed with cancer (cured or currently undergoing treatment). Environmental and dietary factors play a major role in cancer development. Adequate nutrition and regular...
Read MoreSurgery versus Clinical Observation for Localized Prostate Cancer
In a nutshell This study compared mortality rates in patients with localized prostate cancer who were managed with either radical prostatectomy (complete surgical removal of the prostate) or careful clinical observation. Initial diagnosis was made by means of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing. The main finding was that mortality did not differ...
Read MoreComparing the safety of three different radiotherapy regimens: a clinical trial
In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety of two regimens of external beam radiation – short, high-dose radiotherapy – compared with the standard radiotherapy protocol. There were no substantial differences in side effects between the conventional and experimental radiotherapy regimens. Some background Prostate cancer which...
Read MorePotential Complications of Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
In a nutshell This article reviewed the possible complications that can occur after radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Some background Radiation therapy (RT) is usually given as part of prostate cancer management. RT improves the prognosis of prostate cancer by limiting the rate of recurrence (return of cancer). In early stages, RT can even...
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