In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the use of high-intensity focal ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. This study found that HIFU is a safe treatment with good oncological results and minimal side-effects. Some background High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive technique that uses...
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Looking for patients with prostate cancer to test a type of radiation treatment
In a nutshell This phase 3 trial will compare the safety and effectiveness of hypofractionated radiotherapy (HF-RT) to standard radiotherapy (RT). The main outcomes will be the number of grade 2 side effects and disease control. This trial is recruiting in Houston, Texas, United States. The details Radiation therapy (RT) is a...
Read MoreOutcomes and side-effects after prostate surgery and intensity modulated radiation therapy
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate long-term outcomes of radiation therapy after prostate surgery for prostate cancer. This study found that this is a safe treatment option for these patients. Some background Prostate surgery is a common treatment for prostate cancer (PCa). Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is another option....
Read MoreEvaluating types of robotic surgery for prostate cancer
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...
Read MoreEvaluating image-guided irreversible electroporation of localized prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the use of irreversible electroporation (IRE) in the treatment of prostate cancer. This study found that IRE had low side-effect rates and promising outcomes. Some background Irreversible electroporation (IRE) uses high-energy pulses of electricity to destroy cancer cells. The brand name for...
Read MoreWhat is the risk for bladder and rectal cancer in patients previously treated for localized prostate cancer?
In a nutshell This study investigated the rate of bladder cancer (BC) and rectal cancer (RC) after localized prostate cancer (PC) treatment. They found that brachytherapy (BT) increased the risk of BC and RC in these patients. Some background Prostate cancer (PC) is a common cancer in men. There are many treatment options for PC. Some involve...
Read MoreSurvival after radiotherapy vs. prostate surgery for intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of intermediate risk-risk prostate cancer after different treatments. This study concluded that prostate surgery might have a higher survival than radiotherapy. Some background There a several options to treat intermediate-risk prostate cancer (IR-PC). Radical prostatectomy (RP; surgery to...
Read MoreCombined radiation therapy used to treat unfavorable-risk prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of combined-modality radiation treatment (CRT) in the treatment of prostate cancer (PCa). This study found that CRT is an effective treatment for PCa. Some background Radiation therapy can be delivered externally such as external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), or directly into the...
Read MoreLooking at different types of radiation therapy for intermediate risk prostate cancer
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 MoreLooking for patients with advanced prostate cancer to test a type of radiation therapy
In a nutshell This trial evaluates a specific type of radiation therapy for advanced prostate cancer. The main outcome to be measured is whether or not the therapy will damage the surrounding organs. This trial is taking place in Pennsylvania, USA. The details Prostate cancer is an uncontrolled growth of the cells which make up the...
Read MoreLong term results discussing radiotherapy and hormone therapy treatments for patients with prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate whole pelvic radiotherapy (WPRT) compared to prostate only radiotherapy (PORT) with hormonal therapy (HT) before or after radiation for patients with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer. This study found that HT before radiotherapy and WPRT had superior long-term survival without cancer growing or...
Read MoreComparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostate surgery versus open prostate surgery
In a nutshell This study aimed to compare traditional open surgery and robotic surgery to treat prostate cancer in terms of side effects. It found that there was no difference in side-effects like sexual function or urinary problems between the two surgeries. Some background Prostate surgery is a treatment option for prostate cancer. This surgery...
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