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Five-treatment stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) provided excellent long-term cancer control with fewer urinary and sexual side effects than surgery in the first randomized trial to directly compare the treatments for localized prostate cancer.
For many men with prostate cancer, weeks of daily treatments are no longer the norm. Jonathan Tward, MD, a radiation oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute, explains how image guidance, real-time motion tracking, and AI-assisted treatment planning allow ...
Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer," Cleveland Clinic oncologist Christopher Wee, MD, and host John Mangels discuss how clinicians can guide patients through the growing complexities of treatment for metastatic disease.
A new ASTRO clinical guideline recommends moderately shortened radiation schedules for all risk groups of localized prostate cancer and establishes five-session SBRT as a standard option for many
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SpaceOAR Hydrogel reduces radiation exposure to the rectum, minimizing bowel-related side effects in prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. A study showed a 25% reduction in bowel disorder risk and a 46% decrease in procedures like ...
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Strategies for Managing Bone Pain With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
It’s common for metastatic prostate cancer to spread to your bones, which can cause pain. These tips and treatments may help.