Shorter radiation treatment after surgery found safe for prostate cancer patients

SBRT Well Tolerated After Radical Prostatectomy

(MedPage Today) -- The use of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) as salvage therapy after radical prostatectomy was well tolerated, with no significant differences in urinary and bowel patient-reported outcomes compared with observations with...

Shorter radiation treatment after surgery found safe for prostate cancer patients

For men who undergo a radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, post-surgery radiation therapy can play a vital role in reducing the risk of recurrence.

Shorter radiation therapy after prostate surgery safe, study finds

For men who undergo a radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, post-surgery radiation therapy can play a vital role in reducing the risk of recurrence. Despite its benefits, many patients decline or defer radiation because it requires daily sessions for several weeks.

What Is a Dangerous PSA Level After Prostate Removal?

Undergoing prostate removal also known as a prostatectomy can be a life-changing experience for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. It’s a major step toward eliminating cancer from the body, but it’s not always the end of the journey. One of the most important aspects of recovery and monitoring after surgery is keeping an eye on your PSA levels. But what exactly is PSA, and what is a dangerous PSA level after prostate removal? Let’s break it all…

What a New PSMA PET/CT Study Reveals About Local PCa Treatment and High-Risk Recurrence

For patients at high-risk for biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer, PSMA PET/CT findings revealed that 77 percent had one or more prostate lesions after undergoing local radiation therapy or radical prostatectomy, according to a recent study.

SBRT may offer a safe alternative to CFRT after prostatectomy

Data from the SCIMITAR trial showed that SBRT appeared safe and demonstrated comparable PROs compared with CFRT.