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Yaxley WJ, Mackean J, Desai DJ, Tsang G, Dixon J, Samaratunga H, Delahunt B, Egevad L, Gardiner RA, Yaxley JW. Oncological and urinary outcomes following low-dose-rate brachytherapy with a median follow-up of 11.8 years. BJU Int 2022; 130 Suppl 3:40-45. [PMID: 35791775 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the long-term oncological outcomes and urological morbidity of low-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy (LDRBT) monotherapy using live intraoperative dosimetry planning and an automated needle navigation delivery system for the treatment of men with low and intermediate-risk prostate cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective database of 400 consecutive patients who underwent LDRBT between July 2003 and June 2015 was retrospectively reviewed to assess urinary side-effects and biochemical progression, based on the Phoenix definition and also a definition of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of ≥0.2 μg/L. RESULTS Minimum patient follow-up was 5.5 years. The median follow-up of the entire cohort was 11.8 years. The median (range) PSA level was 6.1 (0.9-17) μg/L and the median Gleason score was 3 + 4. The biochemical relapse-free survival (RFS; freedom from biochemical recurrence) based on the Phoenix definition was 85.8% (343/400). The RFS using a 'surgical' definition of a PSA level of <0.2 μg/L was 71% (284/400). Of the 297 men followed for ≥10 years, prostate cancer-specific survival (PCSS) was 98% (291/297). Post-LDRBT urethral stricture developed in 11 men (2.8%, 11/400). For men with ≥10 years of follow-up, 22 men (7.4%, 22/297) required a pad for either stress or urge urinary incontinence (UI). UI was identified in only 2.2% (one of 46) of men who had a bladder neck incision (BNI) before LDRBT. CONCLUSION LDRBT is associated with excellent PCSS, with a median follow-up of 11.8 years. The risk of post-implantation urethral stricture and UI is low and a pre-implantation BNI for management of bladder outflow obstruction does not increase the risk of UI or urethral stricture.
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- William John Yaxley
- Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Genesis Cancer Care, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Genesis Cancer Care, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Wesley Urology Clinic, Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Oncology and Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Wesley Urology Clinic, Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Helou J, Charas T. Acute and late side-effects after low dose-rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer; incidence, management and technical considerations. Brachytherapy 2021; 20:956-965. [PMID: 33972182 DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2021.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To review common reported side effects and complications after primary LDR-BT (monotherapy) and discuss some of the technical aspects that could impact the treatment outcomes. METHODS AND MATERIALS A literature search was undertaken using medical subject headings (MeSH) complemented by the authors' personal and institutional expertise. RESULTS The reported incidence of acute and late grade 2 or above urinary, bowel and sexual side effects is very variable across the literature. The learning curve and the implant quality have a clear impact on the toxicity outcomes. Being aware of some of the technical challenges encountered during the procedure and ways to mitigate them could decrease the incidence of side effects. Careful planning of seed placement and seed deposition allow sparing of the organs at risk and a lower incidence of urinary and gastro-intestinal toxicity. CONCLUSIONS Low dose-rate brachytherapy remains a standard monotherapy treatment in the setting of favorable-risk prostate cancer. High disease control and low long-term toxicities are achievable in expert hands with a good technique.
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- Joelle Helou
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Oncology Division, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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Thompson E, Barrett W. Ultra-long-term toxicity of prostate brachytherapy. Brachytherapy 2021; 20:595-600. [PMID: 33750644 DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2021.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE The true long-term toxicity associated with most radiation treatments is unknown. Prostate cancer patients survive decades after prostate cancer brachytherapy, with unclear long-term toxicity profiles. We therefore evaluated prostate cancer patients who had received I-125 brachytherapy treatment (14,400 cGy) 14-24 years prior and assessed their long-term quality of life based on urinary, bowel, and sexual function. METHODS AND MATERIALS We performed a single-institutional, retrospective analysis of 39 men who received brachytherapy between 1996 and 2005. Analysis was based on physician evaluations, laboratory values, and International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) results. RESULTS At last followup, the mean patient age was 80 years (median 81 years), with a mean of 17.8 years posttreatment followup. Fifteen percent of patients had experienced recurrence. Urinary symptoms were limited, with 0% of patients reporting dysuria, 13% reporting incontinence, and 33% on medication for urinary symptoms. Average times nocturia was 1.7 with mean IPSS of 6.4. With regard to bowel symptoms, 3% of patients reported incontinence, 8% noted diarrhea, 3% had rectal bleeding, 8% noted constipation, and no patients required prescription medication for bowel function. Thirty-nine percent of patients potent before treatment reported being potent with or without medication. CONCLUSIONS Prostate cancer survivors, postbrachytherapy treatment, have an overall good quality of life for many years to come. Urinary and bowel symptoms are limited, IPSS scores are generally low, and patients who consider sexual function important at their stage in life are frequently found to be potent. Overall, the long-term side effects of brachytherapy are limited at 14-24 years posttreatment.
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- Elizabeth Thompson
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
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Effect of Kegel exercises on the prevention of urinary and fecal incontinence in patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiotherapy. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2021; 51:101913. [PMID: 33639454 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2021.101913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This is a nonrandomized experimental study conducted to evaluate the effect of Kegel exercises on the prevention of urinary and fecal incontinence in prostate cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. METHOD The study was conducted with 30 patients in the intervention group (IG) and 30 patients in the control group (CG). Data were collected using a patient information form, CTCAE, EORTC QLQ-C30, and a follow-up form reporting weekly Kegel exercises. Before radiotherapy, the IG was provided with Kegel exercise training via visual training material; exercises were performed under the supervision of the researcher, and the exercise pamphlet was handed out. During radiotherapy, weekly follow-ups were performed by face-to-face contact or phone calls. No similar application was provided to the CG. CTCAE and EORTC QLQ-C30 were evaluated three times (baseline, 4th and 8th weeks of exercises). RESULTS At the end of the 4th week of exercises, 1st-grade urinary incontinence (UI) developed in the IG (10%) and in the CG (13.3%). At the end of the 8th week, 2nd-grade UI (3.3%) developed in the IG and 1st-grade (10%) and 2nd-grade UI (6.7%) developed in the CG. Fecal incontinence developed in neither group. At the end of the intervention, there was a significant improvement in Role, Social function and Global Health Status in the IG compared with the 4th week scores. In addition, less Fatigue, Diarrhea, Anorexia and Constipation scores were found compared with the baseline. CONCLUSION Kegel exercises can be recommended as an approach in the prevention of urinary incontinence and to improve quality of life.
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Quality of life up to 10 years after external beam radiotherapy and/or brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Brachytherapy 2018; 17:517-523. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2018.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Lazarev S, Thompson MR, Stone NN, Stock RG. Low-dose-rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer: outcomes at >10 years of follow-up. BJU Int 2018; 121:781-790. [PMID: 29319928 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine biochemical control, survival, and late morbidity with definitive low-dose-rate brachytherapy (LDR-BT) for patients with prostate cancer surviving for >10 years after treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS We identified 757 men with localised prostate cancer who underwent definitive LDR-BT in the period 1990-2006 and were followed for >10 years at our institution. Biochemical failure-free survival (BFFS), distant metastases-free survival (DMFS), prostate cancer-specific survival (PCSS), and overall survival (OS) were selected as study endpoints. Survival was examined using the log-rank test, Kaplan-Meier method, and Cox regression modelling. Urinary, quality of life (QoL), and potency scores at baseline and last follow-up were recorded. RESULTS The median follow-up was 12.5 years (range, 10.1-21.8 years). At the time of analysis, 88.6% of patients were alive, 1.5% died from prostate cancer and 13.9% developed biochemical failure, with 82% of failures occurring in the first decade of follow-up. Overall, 2.3% developed distant metastases. On multivariate analyses, stage T3a-T3b, prostate-specific antigen level of >20 ng/mL, intermediate- and high-risk disease predicted worse BFFS; whereas age >70 years at diagnosis and stage T3a-T3b predicted worse OS. A total biologically effective dose of ≥150 Gy and androgen-deprivation therapy were associated with improved BFFS, but not OS. The overall 17-year rates for BFFS, DMFS, PCSS, and OS were 79, 97, 97, and 72%, respectively. Respective 17-year BFFS rates for low-, intermediate- and high-risk patients were 86, 80, and 65% (P < 0.001), whereas OS rates for the same groups were 82, 73, and 60%, respectively (P = 0.09). Amongst those patients who were potent at baseline, 25% remained potent at the last follow-up. Urinary function and QoL were mainly unaffected. CONCLUSIONS LDR-BT yields excellent survival rates, with a 17-year PCSS rate of 97%. In all, 18% of patients with biochemical relapse failed at >10 years after implantation, which justifies their continued follow-up.
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- Stanislav Lazarev
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Logghe P, Verlinde R, Bouttens F, Van den Broecke C, Deman N, Verboven K, Maes D, Merckx L. Long term outcome and side effects in patients receiving low-dose I125 brachytherapy: a retrospective analysis. Int Braz J Urol 2017; 42:906-917. [PMID: 27532118 PMCID: PMC5066886 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2015.0542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives: To retrospectively evaluate the disease free survival (DFS), disease specific survival (DSS),overall survival (OS) and side effects in patients who received low-dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy with I125 stranded seeds. Materials and methods: Between july 2003 and august 2012, 274 patients with organ confined prostate cancer were treated with permanent I125 brachytherapy. The median follow-up, age and pretreatment prostate specific antigen (iPSA) was 84 months (12-120), 67 years (50-83) and 7.8 ng/mL (1.14-38), respectively. Median Gleason score was 6 (3-9). 219 patients (80%) had stage cT1c, 42 patients (15.3%) had stage cT2a, 3 (1.1%) had stage cT2b and 3 (1.1%) had stage cT2c. The median D90 was 154.3 Gy (102.7-190.2). Results: DSS was 98.5%.OS was 93.5%. 13 patients (4.7%) developed systemic disease, 7 patients (2.55%) had local progression. In 139 low risk patients, the 5 year biochemical freedom from failure rate (BFFF) was 85% and 9 patients (6.4%) developed clinical progression. In the intermediate risk group, the 5 year BFFF rate was 70% and 5 patients (7.1%) developed clinical progression. Median nPSA in patients with biochemical relapse was 1.58 ng/mL (0.21 – 10.46), median nPSA in patients in remission was 0.51 ng/mL (0.01 – 8.5). Patients attaining a low PSA nadir had a significant higher BFFF (p<0.05). Median D90 in patients with biochemical relapse was 87.2 Gy (51 – 143,1). Patients receiving a high D90 had a significant higher BFFF (p<0.05). Conclusion: In a well selected patient population, LDR brachytherapy offers excellent outcomes. Reaching a low PSA nadir and attaining high D90 values are significant predictors for a higher DFS.
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- Pieter Logghe
- Department of Urology, AZ St Lucas, Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, AZ St Lucas, Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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- Department of Radiotherapy-Oncology, AZ St Lucas, Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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- Department of Physics, AZ St Lucas, Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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- Department of Physics, AZ St Lucas, Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, AZ St Lucas, Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, AZ St Lucas, Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Ribeiro AM, Peria FM, Mateus-Vasconcelos ECL, Ferreira CHJ, Muglia VF, Oliveira HFD. Pelvic symptoms after radiotherapy in prostate cancer: a cross-sectional study. FISIOTERAPIA EM MOVIMENTO 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/1980-5918.030.s01.ao19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Abstract Introduction: Despite the technical and scientific progress that improved therapeutic resources available in Oncology, adverse effects of treatment can be prominent, impacting the quality of life (QoL). Objective: This research aims to determine the prevalence of post-radiotherapy pelvic symptoms in prostate cancer (PC) and its impact on QoL. Methods: We assessed three groups of patients at different stages during radiotherapy (RT): Pre-RT, evaluated before of RT; Post-RT#1, evaluated between six months and one year post-RT; Post-RT#2, evaluated between two and a half and four years post-RT. The presence of urinary incontinence (UI), its characteristics and impact on daily living activities (DLA) were evaluated by ICIQ-SF questionnaire. WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used to assess QoL. Student t test was used, considering significant p < 0.05. Results: Thirty-three men were assessed (pre-RT, n = 12; Post-RT#1, n = 10; Post-RT#2, n = 11). The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) was highest in Post-RT#1 group. Post-RT#2 group had the highest prevalence of post-RT UI. In QoL, Pre-RT and Post-RT#2 groups experiencing the greatest impact on physical, environmental and overall QoL. Conclusion: Acute effect of RT is characterized by a high prevalence of LUTS. Post-RT#2 group experienced the most adverse effects on DLA due to a higher prevalence of post-RT UI.
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Rasmusson E, Gunnlaugsson A, Kjellén E, Nilsson P, Einarsdottir M, Wieslander E, Fransson P, Ahlgen G, Blom R. Low-dose rate brachytherapy with I-125 seeds has an excellent 5-year outcome with few side effects in patients with low-risk prostate cancer. Acta Oncol 2016; 55:1016-21. [PMID: 27174603 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2016.1175659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low-dose rate brachytherapy (LDR-BT) has been used in Sweden for more than a decade for treatment of low-risk prostate cancer. This study presents the outcome for patients treated with LDR-BT at a single institution with focus on the association between dose and biochemical failure-free survival (BFFS). METHODS In total 195 patients were treated with LDR-BT between 2004 and 2008. The patients were followed systematically for side effects for at least one year. PSA levels were followed regularly from three months and for at least five years. Outcome was analyzed in relation to clinical variables at baseline and to radiotherapy data. RESULTS Kaplan-Meier estimated BFFS at five years was 95.7%. Dose to the prostate in terms of D90% was significantly associated with BFFS [HR 0.90 (95%CI 0.83-0.96), p = 0.002]. CONCLUSION Out data confirmed that absorbed dose is a predictive factor for BFFS for low-risk patients without androgen deprivation therapy. With our treatment routines and dosimetry, a D90% in the range of 170-180 Gy gives excellent outcomes with acceptable toxicity for patients with low-risk prostate cancer.
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- Elisabeth Rasmusson
- Department of Oncology and Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology and Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology and Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology and Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology and Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology and Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery and Urology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology and Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Grimm M, Wenz F. [Localized prostate cancer: Radiotherapeutic concepts]. Urologe A 2016; 55:326-32. [PMID: 26895435 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-016-0042-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Radiation therapy is an established cornerstone in the treatment of prostate cancer. Significant advances in the techniques and therapeutic concepts have been made in recent decades. OBJECTIVES The objective of this article is to provide an overview of current standards of care and recent technical and conceptional developments. CONCLUSIONS Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy has long been the standard of care for percutaneous radiotherapy. The development of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) have increased the precision of treatment, thus, reducing side effects and allowing dose escalation. LDR (low dose rate) and HDR (high dose rate) brachytherapy alone or in combination are a treatment option in localized prostate cancer with a distinct side effect profile. The roles of proton therapy and stereotactic radiotherapy should be further investigated in prospective trials.
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- M Grimm
- Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Deutschland
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Brousil P, Hussain M, Lynch M, Laing RW, Langley SEM. Modified transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for men with moderate lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) before brachytherapy is safe and feasible. BJU Int 2014; 115:580-6. [PMID: 24802744 DOI: 10.1111/bju.12798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To report the urinary toxicity outcomes for patients at greater risk of voiding symptoms and retention who received a modified limited transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) before low-dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy. PATIENTS AND METHOD Data were analysed from patients receiving the above procedures between 2006 to present, taken from the prospective brachytherapy database of 2000 patients at the St. Luke's Cancer Centre. The limited TURP (TURP(BXT) ) was performed at a median (range) of 64 (25-205) days before seed implantation with a median resection weight of 1.15 g. Selection criteria were based on patients with moderate lower urinary tract symptoms, poor flow or post-void residual urine volume (PVR), or a prominent middle lobe or high bladder neck on transrectal ultrasonography. Baseline prostate cancer characteristics, uroflowmetry, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and quality-of-life QoL scores were collected and compared with follow-up IPSS and QoL scores. RESULTS Data for 112 patients was gathered from the database. The TURP(BXT) resulted in statistically significant improvements before LDR brachytherapy in maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax ) and PVR, IPSS and QoL scores (the mean Qmax before vs after the TURP(BXT) was 11.3 vs 16.7 mL/s). The IPSS and QoL scores at 6 months after seed implantation were increased compared with baseline values before the TURP(BXT) (mean IPSS at 6 months 11.7 vs 9.2 before TURP(BXT) ), but no difference at 1 year (mean IPSS 9), and improved scores at 2, 3, 4 and 5 years follow-up (mean IPSS of 7.9, 5.6, 5.3 and 7.4, respectively). CONCLUSION The present study suggests patients at increased risk of deteriorating voiding symptoms, including urinary retention, are no longer contraindicated against LDR brachytherapy if they receive a modified TURP before seed implantation. This procedure does not appear to carry the risk of urinary incontinence thought to be associated with a conventional TURP before LDR brachytherapy.
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- Philip Brousil
- St. Luke's Cancer Centre, The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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Marshall RA, Buckstein M, Stone NN, Stock R. Treatment outcomes and morbidity following definitive brachytherapy with or without external beam radiation for the treatment of localized prostate cancer: 20-year experience at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Urol Oncol 2013; 32:38.e1-7. [PMID: 23769266 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2013.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2013] [Revised: 03/16/2013] [Accepted: 03/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To present our treatment algorithm and 20-year experience in treating prostate cancer with brachytherapy since 1990, with focus on cancer-control outcomes and treatment-related morbidity. METHODS AND MATERIALS We selected patients treated for localized prostate cancer with brachytherapy, combination therapy with external beam radiotherapy, and adjuvant androgen deprivation therapy as prescribed by our Mount Sinai risk stratification and treatment algorithm. Outcomes were analyzed with respect to biochemical failure, distant metastases, prostate cancer-specific survival, and overall survival. Morbidity was assessed with respect to urinary, sexual, and rectal outcomes. RESULTS In total, 2,495 patients met inclusion criteria. The 12-year actuarial freedom from biochemical failure was 83% (low risk: 90%, intermediate risk: 84%, and high risk: 64%); freedom from distant metastasis was 95%; prostate cancer-specific survival was 95%; and overall survival was 70%. On multivariate analysis, significant associations were found between cancer control and risk group, total biologically effective dose, and androgen deprivation therapy. With regard to morbidity, potency was preserved in 61%, and urinary symptoms improved in 35%. The 12-year actuarial freedom from urinary retention events was 90% and from severe rectal bleed was 93%. CONCLUSIONS Brachytherapy, as administered via the Mount Sinai algorithm, remains an efficacious and benign treatment option for patients with localized prostate cancer of all risk groups.
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- Richard A Marshall
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY
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- Department of Urology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY.
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Hennequin C, Cormier L, Richaud P, Bastide C, Beuzeboc P, Fromont G, Mongiat-Artus P, Peyromaure M, Ploussard G, Renard-Penna R, Rozet F, Soulié M, Salomon L. Curiethérapie exclusive du cancer de la prostate par implants permanents : indications et résultats. Revue du CC-AFU. Prog Urol 2013; 23:378-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2012.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2012] [Revised: 12/12/2012] [Accepted: 12/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Buckstein M, Carpenter TJ, Stone NN, Stock RG. Long-term Outcomes and Toxicity in Patients Treated With Brachytherapy for Prostate Adenocarcinoma Younger Than 60 Years of Age at Treatment With Minimum 10 Years of Follow-up. Urology 2013; 81:364-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.08.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2012] [Revised: 08/08/2012] [Accepted: 08/21/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Zelefsky MJ. Editorial Comment. Urology 2013; 81:368-9; discussion 369. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.08.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Meyer A, Wassermann J, Warszawski-Baumann A, Baumann R, Machtens S, Karstens JH, Christiansen H, Merseburger A, Kuczyk MA, von Klot C. Segmental dosimetry, toxicity and long-term outcome in patients with prostate cancer treated with permanent seed implants. BJU Int 2013; 111:897-904. [PMID: 23305079 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2012.11558.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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UNLABELLED WHAT'S KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT? AND WHAT DOES THE STUDY ADD?: The development of side effects characteristic for the different treatment methods with impact on the patients' quality of life plays a growing role for individual patients with early stage prostate cancer. Using permanent brachytherapy a high dose to the prostate can be applied with a steep dose gradient to the normal tissue. However, small partial volumes of normal tissue may be exposed to high doses inducing special side effects including lower urinary tract symptoms and/or erectile dysfunction. In the literature there are only few publications so far regarding segmental dosimetry and its influence on side effects and the results are conflicting. We could not identify any dosimetric parameter in segmental dosimetry that may have an influence at certain time intervals on the development of side effects such as lower urinary tract symptoms or erectile dysfunction. However, we could state clearly that the preoperative situation is the most important factor for postoperative outcome. OBJECTIVE To report on the side effects of patients with low to low-intermediate risk prostate cancer treated with permanent interstitial brachytherapy with special emphasis on segmental dosimetry. PATIENTS AND METHODS A series of 186 consecutive patients treated for early stage prostate cancer receiving definitive I-125 brachytherapy (permanent seed implantation) between November 2001 and April 2005 at our institution were examined for the development of side effects. Morbidity was assessed prospectively using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) in a mean follow-up interval of 30 months. The scores were correlated with segmental dosimetry performed 6 weeks after the implantation. RESULTS The mean postoperative dose to 90% of the prostate volume (D90) was 180.2 Gy, the mean preoperative IPSS 7.2 and the mean IIEF-5 14.35, with all scores showing a maximum deterioration after 6 weeks with normalization after 24 months. After correlating the segmental dosimetry and the scores at different time intervals, only the baseline scores remained statistically significant in multivariate regression analysis at all time intervals (P < 0.00). CONCLUSIONS We could not demonstrate a correlation of segmental dosimetry with induction of side effects. There is no relationship between dose exposure of partial volumes and the development of radiation-induced toxicities. The preoperative situation regarding lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile function are the most important factors for postoperative outcome.
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- Andreas Meyer
- Clinic of Radiation Oncology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
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Tanimoto R, Bekku K, Katayama N, Kobayashi Y, Ebara S, Araki M, Takemoto M, Yanai H, Nasu Y, Kumon H. Predictive factors for acute and late urinary toxicity after permanent interstitial brachytherapy in Japanese patients. Int J Urol 2013; 20:812-7. [PMID: 23294011 DOI: 10.1111/iju.12050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2012] [Accepted: 11/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the frequency of and to determine predictive factors associated with Radiation Therapy Oncology Group urinary toxicity in prostate brachytherapy patients. METHODS From January 2004 to April 2011, 466 consecutive Japanese patients underwent permanent iodine-125-seed brachytherapy (median follow up 48 months). International Prostate Symptom Score and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group toxicity data were prospectively collected. Prostate volume, International Prostate Symptom Score before and after brachytherapy, and postimplant analysis were examined for an association with urinary toxicity, defined as Radiation Therapy Oncology Group urinary toxicity of Grade 1 or higher. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the factors associated with urinary toxicity. RESULTS The rate of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group urinary toxicity grade 1 or higher at 1, 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 months was 67%, 40%, 21%, 31%, 27% and 28%, respectively. Grade 2 or higher urinary toxicity was less than 1% at each time-point. International Prostate Symptom Score was highest at 3 months and returned to normal 12 months after brachytherapy. On univariate analysis, patients with a larger prostate size, greater baseline International Prostate Symptom Score, higher prostate V100, higher prostate V150, higher prostate D90 and a greater number of seeds had more acute urinary toxicities at 1 month and 12 months after brachytherapy. On multivariate analysis, significant predictors for urinary toxicity at 1 month and 12 months were a greater baseline International Prostate Symptom Score and prostate V100. CONCLUSIONS Most urinary symptoms are tolerated and resolved within 12 months after prostate brachytherapy. Acute and late urinary toxicity after brachytherapy is strongly related to the baseline International Prostate Symptom Score and prostate V100.
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- Ryuta Tanimoto
- Department of Urology, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan.
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Brachytherapy was developed to treat prostate cancer 50 years ago. Current advanced techniques using transrectal ultrasonography were established 25 years ago. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) has enabled the prostate to be viewed with improved resolution with the use of modern ultrasound machines. Moreover, the development of software that can provide images captured in real time has improved treatment outcomes. Other new radiologic imaging technologies or a combination of magnetic resonance and TRUS could be applied to brachytherapy in the future. The therapeutic value of brachytherapy for early-stage prostate cancer is comparable to that of radical prostatectomy in long-term follow-up. Nevertheless, widespread application of brachytherapy cannot be achieved for several reasons. The treatment outcome of brachytherapy varies according to the skill of the operator and differences in patient selection. Currently, only three radioactive isotopes are available for use in low dose rate prostate brachytherapy: I-125, Pd-103, and Cs-131; therefore, more isotopes should be developed. High dose rate brachytherapy using Ir-192 combined with external beam radiation, which is needed to verify the long-term effects, has been widely applied in high-risk patient groups. Recently, tumor-selective therapy or focal therapy using brachytherapy, which is not possible by surgical extraction, has been developed to maintain the quality of life in selected cases. However, this new application for prostate cancer treatment should be performed cautiously because we do not know the oncological outcome, and it would be an interim treatment method. This technique might evolve into a hybrid of whole-gland treatment and focal therapy.
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- Dong Soo Park
- Department of Urology, Bundang CHA Hospital, CHA University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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Buckstein M, Kerns S, Forysthe K, Stone NN, Stock RG. Temporal patterns of selected late toxicities in patients treated with brachytherapy or brachytherapy plus external beam radiation for prostate adenocarcinoma. BJU Int 2012; 111:E43-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2012.11436.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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