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...
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Looking 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...
Read MoreIs conventional or hypofractionated radiation therapy better for the treatment of prostate cancer?
In a nutshell This study compared two different types of radiation therapy after prostate surgery for prostate cancer, hypofractionated postprostatectomy radiation therapy (hypoPORT) and conventional postprostatectomy radiation therapy (coPORT). Results showed that hypoPORT may be effective in prostate cancer control and with similar side effects as...
Read MoreEvaluating long-term outcomes of stereotactic body radiation therapy for low- and medium-risk prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) as a treatment for prostate cancer. This study found that SBRT is a safe and effective option for low and medium risk prostate cancer. Some background Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a treatment option for...
Read MoreGuidelines for hypofractionated radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study reviewed the current recommendations for treatment doses of radiation therapy for different stages of prostate cancer. Some background Hypo-fractionated radiation therapy (HFRT) for early-stage prostate cancer is a safe and effective treatment option. It involves a shorter course of treatment with larger doses...
Read More2018 recommendations for the treatment of localized prostate cancer: Part II
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...
Read MoreAre higher doses of radiation in less time better than conventional radiotherapy for prostate cancer?
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate whether dose-escalated hypo-fractionated (higher doses in less time) radiation therapy would lead to better overall survival or less chance of cancer recurrence than the conventional method. They found that there is superior cancer control associated with dose-escalated hypo-fractionated radiation therapy for...
Read MoreLooking for patients with prostate cancer who have had a rise in PSA after prostate removal surgery
In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of different hormone therapy regimes for patients whose prostate specific antigen (PSA; a protein elevated in prostate cancer) levels rise after prostate removing surgery. The main outcome to be measured will be the change in PSA levels. The details The best standard treatment...
Read MoreSide-effects and quality of life changes after robotic prostate surgery
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate short and medium-term patient-reported side-effects after robotic prostate surgery. This study found that patient-reported outcome measures evaluating urinary symptoms and health related quality of life do not significantly change after robotic prostate surgery. Some background...
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