In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the risks of bladder or rectal cancer for patients who have had surgery or external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) as a treatment for prostate cancer. This study found that radiation therapy led to a higher risk of bladder cancer, as compared to prostate surgery. Some background Surgery and radiation...
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Comparing surgery and radiation therapies for high-risk prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study compared prostate surgery and radiation therapy in treating high-risk prostate cancer. Authors reported similar survival benefits with both treatments. However, high doses of total radiation combined with hormone therapy was associated with the lowest risk of disease progression. Some background Prostate surgery and...
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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