Updates on Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer
Radiotherapy is one modality of radical therapy for patients with localized prostate cancer without severe complications. Traditionally, it has been given with a conventionally fractionated schedule over several weeks; however, moderate hypofractionation has emerged as a standard of care over the pa...
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| Published in: | Healthbook TIMES. Oncology Hematology Vol. 16; no. 2 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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THE HEALTHBOOK COMPANY LTD
01-12-2023
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| Online Access: | Get full text |
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| Summary: | Radiotherapy is one modality of radical therapy for patients with localized prostate cancer without severe complications. Traditionally, it has been given with a conventionally fractionated schedule over several weeks; however, moderate hypofractionation has emerged as a standard of care over the past few years, based on data from large randomized studies.^1-4^ Another important topic in this clinical setting is elective irradiation of the pelvic lymphatics but clinical data and guideline recommendations remain uncertain.^5-8^ Radiotherapy is also associated with a different spectrum of side effects than surgery or active monitoring,^9,10^ which can, alongside efficacy outcomes, have a substantial impact on decision-making. This article summarizes data on these important issues in prostate cancer management, including recent updates. PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE |
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| ISSN: | 2673-2092 2673-2106 |