SABR to oligometastases slows progression via immune response

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Sitemaster

Stereotactic ablative body radiation (SABR, or sometimes, SBRT) significantly slowed metastatic progression in men with three or fewer metastases (oligometastatic disease). … READ MORE …

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SBRT for high-risk prostate cancer

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Sitemaster

Treatments for high-risk prostate cancer are limited. Surgery is usually considered a poor option if the cancer has already escaped the prostate capsule (stage T3/4). External beam radiation is often given with hormone therapy for high grade cancers, or with a brachytherapy boost. … READ MORE …

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