Controversies and Perspectives in the Use of Postoperative Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Controversies and Perspectives in the Use of Postoperative Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Author: Alan Dal Pra

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

Published: 2018-03-23

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 2889454509

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The use of radical prostatectomy in patients with high risk of recurrence has significantly increased during the past 10 years. Thus, adjuvant radiation as a part of multimodality treatment or salvage radiation at the evidence of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) progression represents mainstay curative-intent options for a great number of prostate cancer patients. Although, few randomized trials and many retrospective studies have been published, many uncertainties still mold the discussions on the best treatment management for men after prostatectomy. This research topic successfully intended to foster discussions on current controversies in the use of postoperative radiotherapy and to present novel perspectives for treatment optimization.

Contemporary Issues in Prostate Cancer
Contemporary Issues in Prostate Cancer

Author: Jeanne Held-Warmkessel

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 9780763730758

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Nurses must have the most up-to-date information possible to provide accurate patient education and competent nursing care with prostate cancer. This book addresses those issues in a concise and thorough manner. Chapters on risk factors and different treatment modalities used in cancer management are included.

An Insider's Perspective of Prostate Cancer
An Insider's Perspective of Prostate Cancer

Author: Robert Alexander ('Frank') Gardiner

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2022-09-03

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 044318710X

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An Insider's Perspective of Prostate Cancer: Understanding Effects, Management Options and Consequences provides scientifically based information on the management and treatment of prostate cancer. The text is designed to be neither prescriptive nor proscriptive, providing succinct, yet comprehensive details in 'bite size chunks' for ready assimilation and application. Sections cover recent approaches the prostate cancer landscape has made by providing background statistical and anatomical information that is followed by relevant genetic, immunological and background data. The book then proceeds to explain the mechanisms involved with cancer development and the spread and metastases that can occur in a minority of those diagnosed. In addition to acknowledging the importance of psychological effects of diagnosis and management interventions, the undervalued benefits of exercise are also emphasized, including information on holistic management. This comprehensive approach makes this a perfect reference for up-to-date information on all aspects of prostate cancer and its management. - Provides succinct, yet comprehensive coverage on the management and treatment of prostate cancer and subsequent consequences for patients - Reviews how prostate cancers change and how treatments can adapt - Delivers guidance on how to assess information with ranking in terms of levels of evidence, thus enabling the evaluation of critical reports and claims made in relation to prostate cancer and other conditions

Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Perspective
Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Perspective

Author: Ashutosh Tewari

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-04-05

Total Pages: 1089

ISBN-13: 1447128648

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Prostate cancer is the commonest male cancer with over 5 million survivors in US alone. Worldwide, the problem is staggering and has attracted significant attention by media, scientists and cancer experts. Significant research, discoveries, innovations and advances in treatment of this cancer have produced voluminous literature which is difficult to synthesize and assimilate by the medical community. Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Perspective is a comprehensive and definitive source which neatly resolves this problem. It covers relevant literature by leading experts in basic science, molecular biology, epidemiology, cancer prevention, cellular imaging, staging, treatment, targeted therapeutics and innovative technologies. Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Perspective, is a valuable and timely resource for urologists and oncologists.

Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Author: Sanchia S. Goonewardene

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-11-23

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 3030571815

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This book comprehensively covers application of salvage therapy in reccurrent prostate cancer. Chapters focus on specific issues associated with a range of surgical and oncological management techniques and strategies including hormone therapy, lymphnode dissection, robotic prostatectomy and salvage reirradiation after locoregional failure. Learning objectives, and definitions of keywords are provided to aid the reader develop a thorough understanding of the topic and reinforce the key points covered in each chapter. Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer provides a detailed practically applicable guide on how salvage therapy can be utilised in the treatment of prostate cancer. It represents a valuable resource for trainee and practicing urologists, oncologists, and specialist nurses.

Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer
Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer

Author: Hans Geinitz

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-11-18

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 3642370993

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Today, the arsenal of “high-precision” or “targeted” radiotherapy includes a variety of techniques and approaches that, like the pieces of a puzzle, need to be put together to provide the prostate cancer patient with high-level optimized radiation treatment. This book examines in detail the role of these innovative radiation techniques in the management of prostate cancer. In addition, a variety of current controversies regarding treatment are carefully explored, including whether prophylactic treatment of the pelvic lymphatics is essential, the magnitude of the effect of dose escalation, whether a benefit accrues from hypofractionation, and what evidence exists for the superiority of protons or heavy ions. Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer: Innovative Techniques and Current Controversies is intended for both radiation oncologists and urologists with an interest in the up-to-date capabilities of modern radiation oncology for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Author: Simon S. Lo

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-08-28

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 364225604X

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Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.