In a nutshell This study compared two types of radiation therapy in prostate cancer treatment. It concluded that brachytherapy (BT) is effective but may carry risks. Some background Prostate cancer is an uncontrolled growth of the cells which make up the prostate gland. Prostate cancer can be treated by medication, surgery or...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to determine whether differences in side effects reported over time in patients who had surgery or radiotherapy varied by risk group. This study found that for men with low-risk prostate cancer, radiotherapy was associated with higher sexual function scores at 3 years than surgery;...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the outcomes and side effects of radical prostatectomy, external beam radiation therapy, and active surveillance in men with localized prostate cancer. This study concluded that radical prostatectomy led to a greater decrease in sexual function and urinary continence compared to the other two treatment...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect of common treatments on prostate cancer-specific mortality for patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Some background Intermediate-risk prostate cancer is cancer that has grown through and/or out of the prostate. It can be further classified as favorable or...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether hormone therapy had an effect on biochemical failure and cancer spread in prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Some background Intermediate-risk prostate cancer is cancer that requires active treatment due to growth through and/or out of the prostate. It can be treated...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine if a new risk classification system could help determine treatment and outcome in individuals with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Some background External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a form of treatment that involves the application of an external radiation source focused at the site of...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether statin use can prevent prostate cancer recurrence after brachytherapy. Some background Brachytherapy is a form of radiation, where a radiation source is internally placed at the tumor site. It is sometimes given in combination with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT – radiation...
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In a nutshell This study examined the efficacy of two different types of radiation therapies among patients with localized (confined) prostate cancer. Some background One of the common treatments for prostate cancer is radiation therapy. This procedure directs beams of radiation through the skin at the cancer in order to destroy the main...
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