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Selecting initial therapy for prostate cancer. Radiation therapy perspective.

M A Bagshaw, G R Ray, R S Cox

    Cancer
    |August 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    External beam radiation therapy can cure prostate cancer. This study evaluates treatment effectiveness, patient suitability, and optimal techniques for prostatic carcinoma irradiation, comparing it with surgical options.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Radiation Oncology
    • Urologic Oncology

    Background:

    • External-beam irradiation for prostate cancer was established at Stanford in 1956.
    • The program aimed to assess the curability and efficacy of radiation therapy for prostatic carcinoma.
    • Key objectives included determining treatment frequency, ideal patient candidates, and optimal irradiation techniques.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the potential for curing prostate cancer using external beam radiation therapy.
    • To ascertain the frequency of successful outcomes with radiation therapy.
    • To identify patient selection criteria and optimal techniques for prostatic cancer irradiation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical data and treatment outcomes from Stanford's external-beam irradiation program.

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  • Comparative analysis of radiation therapy versus surgical interventions for prostate cancer.
  • Emphasis on patient selection criteria for radiation therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • Prostatic carcinoma can be cured by external beam radiation therapy.
    • The study provides insights into the frequency of successful outcomes.
    • Identifies patient characteristics that benefit most from irradiation.

    Conclusions:

    • External beam radiation therapy is a viable treatment option for prostatic carcinoma.
    • Patient selection is crucial for optimizing outcomes in radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
    • This report highlights the comparative aspects of radiation therapy and surgery, focusing on patient selection for irradiation.