Comparison of outcomes and toxicities among radiation therapy treatment options for prostate cancer

For prostate cancer, radiation therapy options include external beam and brachytherapy.We compare the following radiation therapy modalities for prostate cancer using evidence grading: conventional fractionation, hypofractionation, stereotactic body radiation therapy, proton therapy, low dose rate brachytherapy, high dose rate brachytherapy, and brachytherapy boost.Outcomes and toxicity profiles of the modalities are juxtaposed.Contraindications of options are provided, based on current randomized trials.

Source: Cancer Treatment Reviews - June 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Nicholas G Zaorsky, Talha Shaikh, Colin T Murphy, Mark A Hallman, Shelly B Hayes, Mark L Sobczak, Eric M Horwitz Source Type: research