Dawson NA, Collins SP. Novel treatment methods for localized prostate cancer: hypofractionated robotic radiation therapy and adjuvant chemotherapy.
Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2009;
9:953-62. [PMID:
19589034 DOI:
10.1586/era.09.53]
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Abstract
The standard localized therapies for prostate cancer include external-beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy and radical prostatectomy. There are several novel approaches in development aimed at improving local disease control and survival, and reducing post-treatment complications. In low-to-intermediate-risk patients, new radiation approaches are being explored to include hypofractionated robotic radiation therapy. For high-risk patients, the focus is on multimodality approaches, especially the addition of chemotherapy. Recent developments in radiation therapy and adjuvant chemotherapy are the focus of this review.
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