The chances that we will ever see a large, randomized, comparative trial of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy in the treatment of localized prostate cancer are near to zero. … READ MORE …
Filed under: Diagnosis, Management, Risk, Treatment | Tagged: brachytherapy, focused, HIFU, high-intensity, LDR, low-dose-rate, outcome, ultrasound | 11 Comments »
New registry data from the Cleveland Clinic shows good oncological control with low dose rate brachytherapy (LDRBT) monotherapy, at least for low-risk and low intermediate-risk groups. This is the first time I’ve seen LDRBT monotherapy data for higher-risk groups. … READ MORE …
Filed under: Living with Prostate Cancer, Management, Treatment | Tagged: ADT, androgen, brachytherapy, deprivation, EBRT, external, LDR, low-dose-rate, monotherapy, radiation | 6 Comments »
