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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of salvage radiotherapy combined with hormone therapy in patients with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer after prostate surgery.

Posted by Medivizor on Jul 7, 2024 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of salvage radiotherapy (RT) combined with hormone therapy in patients with biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer (PCa) after radical prostatectomy (RP; prostate removal surgery). This study found that salvage RT combined with hormone therapy was more effective than salvage RT...

Evaluating the effectiveness of adding short-term androgen deprivation therapy with or without pelvic lymph node treatment to prostate bed salvage radiotherapy in patients with resected prostate cancer.

Posted by Medivizor on Oct 7, 2022 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of adding short-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) with or without pelvic lymph node radiotherapy (PLNRT) to prostate bed salvage radiotherapy (PBRT) after surgery in patients with prostate cancer (PC). The study found that adding short-term ADT and PLNRT to PBRT significantly improved...

Reviewing the changes in quality of life and lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with prostate cancer following prostate surgery

Posted by Medivizor on Nov 14, 2021 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This review explained the changes in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and quality of life (QoL) that occurred over time in patients with prostate cancer following radical prostatectomy (RP; removal of the prostate). The data showed that 6 to 12 months are required for LUTS improvement after RT. Some background Patients with prostate...

Should 18F-fluciclovine-PET/CT be included into the decision-making process for radiotherapy after surgery for prostate cancer?

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 22, 2021 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the role of 18F-fluciclovine-PET-CT versus conventional imaging (bone scan and either CT or MRI) alone for salvage radiotherapy (RT) after prostate surgery for the treatment of patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa). The data showed that including 18F-fluciclovine-PET-CT into the decision-making process for RT...

Comparing the overall survival rates to general life expectancy predictions after radical prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer.

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 15, 2021 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the overall survival rates to general life expectancy predictions after radical prostatectomy (RP; prostate removal surgery) in German patients with localized prostate cancer. The study found that low- and intermediate-risk patients treated with RP have increased overall survival rates compared to general life...

Evaluating hypofractionated radiotherapy after prostate surgery in patients with prostate cancer.

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Posted by Medivizor on Jul 21, 2021 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the outcomes of hypofractionated intensity-modulated radiation therapy (H-IMRT) to the prostate bed in patients with localized prostate cancer after prostate surgery. The data showed that H-IMRT after prostate surgery was safe and well-tolerated in these patients. Some background Localized prostate cancer...

Looking for patients with high risk prostate cancer to trial a radiation treatment

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 30, 2020 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial is aiming to investigate the effectiveness of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) boost for the treatment in patients with high-risk prostate cancer (PCa). The main outcome that will be measured will be the quality of life (QoL) of patients. This study is being carried out in Ontario, Canada. The details PCa is the...

The role of androgen deprivation therapy plus radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer after prostate surgery

Posted by Medivizor on Jan 12, 2020 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of short-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) combined with radiotherapy (RT) in patients who underwent radical prostatectomy (RP). The main finding was that the combination of ADT and RT reduced the risk of recurrence and disease progression in these patients. Some background RP is...

What are the effects of salvage stereotactic radiotherapy (SSRT) in prostate cancer relapse after prostate surgery?

Posted by Medivizor on Nov 28, 2019 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of salvage stereotactic radiotherapy (SSRT) in patients with prostate bed recurrence after prostate surgery. The main finding was that SSRT was effective at curing or delaying prostate cancer recurrence. Some background Almost 30% of men who undergo radical prostatectomy (complete removal of the...

Outcomes and side-effects after prostate surgery and intensity modulated radiation therapy

Posted by Medivizor on Jul 21, 2019 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

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....

Male urethral “Mini-Sling” in treating stress urinary incontinence and climacturia after prostate cancer treatment

Posted by Medivizor on Jul 9, 2019 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of the 'mini-sling' surgery during placement of penile prosthesis for the treatment of urinary incontinence and climacturia (urine leaking during sexual intercourse) in men with erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment. This study found that this procedure is promising for these...

Nerve grafting to restore erectile function after radical prostatectomy

Posted by Medivizor on Jun 7, 2019 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and efficacy of end-to-side nerve grafting surgery (NGS) in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) after prostate surgery. The authors concluded that NGS was a safe and effective treatment option for these patients. Some background Radical prostatectomy (RP) is surgery to remove the prostate....

Treatment(s) already received-Radical prostatectomy Posts on Medivizor

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of salvage radiotherapy combined with hormone therapy in patients with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer after prostate surgery.

Evaluating the effectiveness of adding short-term androgen deprivation therapy with or without pelvic lymph node treatment to prostate bed salvage radiotherapy in patients with resected prostate cancer.

Reviewing the changes in quality of life and lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with prostate cancer following prostate surgery

Should 18F-fluciclovine-PET/CT be included into the decision-making process for radiotherapy after surgery for prostate cancer?

Comparing the overall survival rates to general life expectancy predictions after radical prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer.

Evaluating hypofractionated radiotherapy after prostate surgery in patients with prostate cancer.

Looking for patients with high risk prostate cancer to trial a radiation treatment

The role of androgen deprivation therapy plus radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer after prostate surgery

What are the effects of salvage stereotactic radiotherapy (SSRT) in prostate cancer relapse after prostate surgery?

Outcomes and side-effects after prostate surgery and intensity modulated radiation therapy

Male urethral “Mini-Sling” in treating stress urinary incontinence and climacturia after prostate cancer treatment

Nerve grafting to restore erectile function after radical prostatectomy

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