Single-dose high-dose-rate brachytherapy compared to two and three fractions for locally advanced prostate cancer.

CONCLUSIONS: A single dose of 19-20Gy achieves similar rates of late morbidity and biochemical control compared to 2 and 3 fractions.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - June 27, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Hoskin P, Rojas A, Ostler P, Hughes R, Alonzi R, Lowe G Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research