The results of the ASCENDE-RT trial are obviously very encouraging and corroborate findings from single institution studies that combined brachytherapy and external beam radiotherapy in conjunction with hormonal therapy is associated with superior outcomes compared to dose escalated external beam ra...

I completely concur with @Michael J. Zelefsky's statements. The robust improvement in biochemical control with a relatively short median follow-up portends long-term improvents in clinical outcomes for these patients. As is stated in the question, it is important to keep in mind that this study did ...