Functional outcomes and complications following radiation therapy for prostate cancer: a critical analysis of the literature
CONTEXT: Prostate cancer (PCa) patients have many options within the realms of surgery
or radiation therapy (RT). Technical advancements in RT planning and delivery have …
or radiation therapy (RT). Technical advancements in RT planning and delivery have …
Evidence behind use of intensity-modulated radiotherapy: a systematic review of comparative clinical studies
L Veldeman, I Madani, F Hulstaert… - The lancet …, 2008 - thelancet.com
Since its introduction more than a decade ago, intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) has
spread to most radiotherapy departments worldwide for a wide range of indications. The …
spread to most radiotherapy departments worldwide for a wide range of indications. The …
Preliminary toxicity analysis of 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy versus intensity modulated radiation therapy on the high-dose arm of the Radiation Therapy …
JM Michalski, Y Yan, D Watkins-Bruner… - International Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Purpose To give a preliminary report of clinical and treatment factors associated with toxicity
in men receiving high-dose radiation therapy (RT) on a phase 3 dose-escalation trial …
in men receiving high-dose radiation therapy (RT) on a phase 3 dose-escalation trial …
Active monitoring, radical prostatectomy, or radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer: study design and diagnostic and baseline results of the ProtecT randomised …
JA Lane, JL Donovan, M Davis, E Walsh… - The lancet …, 2014 - thelancet.com
Background Prostate cancer is a major public health problem with considerable
uncertainties about the effectiveness of population screening and treatment options. We …
uncertainties about the effectiveness of population screening and treatment options. We …
Active surveillance compared with initial treatment for men with low-risk prostate cancer: a decision analysis
JH Hayes, DA Ollendorf, SD Pearson, MJ Barry… - Jama, 2010 - jamanetwork.com
Context In the United States, 192 000 men were diagnosed as having prostate cancer in
2009, the majority with low-risk, clinically localized disease. Treatment of these cancers is …
2009, the majority with low-risk, clinically localized disease. Treatment of these cancers is …
A review of the clinical evidence for intensity-modulated radiotherapy
J Staffurth - Clinical oncology, 2010 - Elsevier
AIMS: Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is a development of three-dimensional
conformal radiotherapy that offers improvements in dosimetry in many clinical scenarios …
conformal radiotherapy that offers improvements in dosimetry in many clinical scenarios …
Long-term results of conformal radiotherapy for prostate cancer: impact of dose escalation on biochemical tumor control and distant metastases-free survival outcomes
MJ Zelefsky, Y Yamada, Z Fuks, Z Zhang… - International Journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To report prostate-specific antigen (PSA) relapse-free survival and distant
metastases–free survival (DMFS) outcomes for patients with clinically localized prostate …
metastases–free survival (DMFS) outcomes for patients with clinically localized prostate …
Ultra-high dose (86.4 Gy) IMRT for localized prostate cancer: toxicity and biochemical outcomes
O Cahlon, MJ Zelefsky, A Shippy, H Chan… - International Journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To report toxicity and preliminary biochemical outcomes with high-dose intensity-
modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to a dose of 86.4 Gy for localized prostate cancer …
modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to a dose of 86.4 Gy for localized prostate cancer …
The effectiveness of intensity modulated radiation therapy versus three-dimensional radiation therapy in prostate cancer: a meta-analysis of the literatures
Background and Purpose Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) can deliver higher
doses with less damage of healthy tissues compared with three-dimensional radiation …
doses with less damage of healthy tissues compared with three-dimensional radiation …
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer
Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) as the primary treatment for prostate
cancer has improved outcomes compared with conventional radiotherapy, but with an …
cancer has improved outcomes compared with conventional radiotherapy, but with an …