Radiother Oncol 2016 Jun 04

Prostatectomy vs radiation therapy for prostate cancer: The (still) unsolved dilemma.

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How should radiation oncologists respond to the recent meta-analysis concluding that prostate cancer-specific mortality is lower following prostatectomy vs radiation therapy?

Radiation Oncology · University of Chicago

Prior comparisons that suggested equivalence with surgery and dose escalated RT focused on biochemical control. However, with longer follow-up, comparative studies suggest superiority for surgery over EBRT for the harder endpoints of metastasis and cause specific survival. This is most evident among...