Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy beams or subatomic particles to damage the DNA inside prostate cancer cells. After enough damage, the cells cannot multiply, and they die.
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New trial aims to improve both survival and quality of life for men with advanced prostate cancer
The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched a randomized phase III clinical trial called RECIPROCAL (Alliance ...
As part of the “Speaking Out” series, a radiation oncologist discusses the benefits of MRI-guided stereotactic body radiation therapy. Dr. Matthew Solhjem, a radiation oncologist with Providence ...
The IAEA is launching a year-long coordinated research project to develop computed tomography-based guidelines on prostate cancer contouring — a critical step in the cancer treatment process that ...
With smaller radiation beams, intensity-modulated radiation therapy “takes precision to the next level” for patients with prostate, an expert told CURE®. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) — ...
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 ...
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Emergence of HIFU treatment for prostate cancer, tumours, a game-changer – Specialists
Discover how High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment is revolutionizing care for prostate cancer and tumours with ...
NORFOLK, Va. — Hugs and pictures from the wonderful team at Sentara's Radiation-Oncology department on my final session of radiation. It's been five weeks of daily doses. This all follows results from ...
Among patients with prostate cancer who received MRI-guided stereotactic body radiation therapy (SABR), more than 80% demonstrated “classic” neurovascular bundle patterns and over 96% showed more than ...
Dr. Kalnicki answers the question: 'Is Prostate Surgery Done After Radiation?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can I have prostate surgery if my radiation treatments are unsuccessful? Answer: Prostate ...
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase. He is receiving radiation and hormone therapy, a spokesperson said Saturday. His prostate ...
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait long to take the next step. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, moving from active surveillance ...
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