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[Radiation therapy for prostate cancer].

K Nakamura1

  • 1Department of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University.

Nihon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi. Nippon Acta Radiologica
|October 2, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Radiation therapy offers comparable prostate cancer control to surgery or hormonal therapy, especially for high-risk cases. Its use is increasingly recognized in Japan due to rising cancer rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Urology

Context:

  • Prostate cancer incidence is rising in Japan.
  • Historically, radical prostatectomy and hormonal therapy are preferred over radiation therapy in Japan.
  • Western data suggests comparable cancer control between radiation therapy and radical prostatectomy.

Purpose:

  • To review the outcomes of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
  • To evaluate the appropriate selection of prostate cancer treatment in Japan, considering radiation therapy's role.

Summary:

  • Radiation therapy is a viable option for prostate cancer, showing similar cancer control rates to radical prostatectomy in Western studies.
  • Conformal high-dose therapy or adjuvant hormonal therapy are recommended for higher-risk prostate cancer cases.
  • The review aims to inform treatment choices in Japan, where radiation therapy's importance is growing.

Impact:

  • Highlights the potential of radiation therapy as an effective prostate cancer treatment in Japan.
  • Provides evidence to support the consideration of radiation therapy alongside traditional treatments.
  • Informs clinical decision-making for prostate cancer management in the Japanese healthcare context.

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