Ultrasound-guided transrectal implantation of fiducial markers for image-guided radiotherapy of prostate cancer without local anesthesia: Patient-reported gastrointestinal & #8211;genitourinary system complications and pain

Conclusion: IGRT accompanied by an ultrasound-guided implantation of fiducial markers without local anesthesia can be considered a safe method, given the associated acceptable levels of pain, low side effect profiles, and high prostate-specific antigen control rates.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research