A group of researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) reported in 2014 (see this link) on the outcomes of 42 patients with radio-recurrent prostate cancer treated with salvage high-dose-rate brachytherapy (sHDR-BT). The results were quite good — … READ MORE …
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We now have data from an eighth randomized clinical trial of hypofractionated radiation therapy. There are no surprises: … READ MORE …
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So one of the more important papers that will be presented at the ASCO meeting in Chicago today will give us the 10-year results of the Canadian PCS IV trial. … READ MORE …
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A small, but randomized Phase II clinical trial has shown benefits of structured yoga classes for men receiving radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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In spite of data suggesting that brachy boost has better outcomes for high-risk patients, it is being utilized less often and surgery is being utilized more often. … READ MORE …
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