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 Radiotherapy

Cardiac Device Malfunction Due to Radiation Not Rare

October 06, 2011

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) may cause implanted cardiac devices to malfunction, according to a new study of men undergoing IMRT for prostate cancer (PCa).
 

HIFU Outcomes Similar to Those Expected with ERBT

November 16, 2010

Treating localized prostate cancer (PCa) with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) achieves disease-free survival rates similar to those expected with conformal external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), French researchers concluded.
 

Specialist Type Affects Choice of Prostate Cancer Therapy

March 19, 2010

Patients who consult with both a urologist and a radiation oncologist usually opt for radiotherapy.
 

Shorter Radiation Course May Improve Prostate Cancer Control

January 22, 2010

Hypofractionated radiation significantly reduced biochemical failure rate in men with high-risk disease.
 

SBRT Shows Promise for Localized Prostate Cancer

January 22, 2010

Hypofractionated stereotactic body radiotherapy achieves a good PSA response at a median of 24 months.
 

Adding Hormone Therapy to Radiotherapy Aids Survival

January 15, 2010

Patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer benefit from androgen suppression plus radiotherapy.
 

Pre-RP Combo Could Improve PCa Outcomes

January 12, 2010

Radiation plus chemotherapy before surgery in men with high-risk prostate cancer boosts negative margin rate.
 

Salvage Brachytherapy Is An Option

December 17, 2009

Promising results demonstrated in men whose prostate cancer returned after external beam radiotherapy.
 

Undetectable PSA Possible With Radiation

December 10, 2009

After a median of 32 months, PSA was undetectable in 12% of patients.
 

Study: Adjuvant High-Dose Radiation Safe

November 19, 2009

Men who received the intensity-modulated radiotherapy treatment immediately after radical surgery for PCa had low rates of toxicity.
 

Radiation Is a Viable Option for Invasive Bladder Cancer

November 19, 2009

Two-year survival is similar to that achieved with cystectomy.
 
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