When Chris Muraithi, turned 45, he started going for regular tests to check his prostate. One of the tests performed during his visits to a medical facility is one that measures the level of ...

Adding supplemental external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) did not improve outcomes in higher-risk cancer patients who had brachytherapy, according to the long-term results of two trials. Specifically, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among men with good sexual function before treatment with low-dose brachytherapy for prostate cancer, erectile function is likely to remain good over the long term, ...

There are no randomized trials to guide treatment decisions between radiotherapeutic and surgical options for patients with high-risk localized prostate cancer. Comparative studies have been limited ...

“Many variations and intensifications of both EBRT and brachytherapy have been tested mainly in the higher and lower risk tiers of prostate cancer patients. Intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients ...

EBRT plus brachytherapy does not improve outcomes over brachytherapy alone in patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, a phase 3 trial suggests. External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) plus ...

An expert answered CURE® readers’ questions on several aspects of a prostate cancer journey, including treatment options and sexual function. A prostate cancer journey can involve plenty of questions.

Prostate cancer stands as a significant health concern for men, emphasizing the paramount need for a comprehensive understanding of the available treatment options. Thanks to continuous advancements ...

Anyone associated with ASCs is aware of the sweeping changes CMS has instituted to the facility payment system. Few specialties or procedures have undergone more changes than prostate brachytherapy.

Researchers at the Mount Sinai Health System have identified specific ways in which addressing religion and spirituality during radiation therapy can play an important role in the care of patients ...