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External beam radiation therapy

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Volume 3, Number 1 Review Articles

Modern Brachytherapy for Localized Prostate Cancers: The Northwest Hospital (Seatle) Experience

Clinical Investigation

Michael K Brawer

Prostate cancer External beam radiation therapy Brachytherapy Prostatectomy, radical

Volume 5, Supplement 6 Supplement

Therapeutic Strategies for Localized and Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer: Combining Androgen Suppression with Definitive Local Therapy

Anthony V D'Amico

Prostate cancer External beam radiation therapy Androgen suppression

Volume 16, Number 2 Review Articles

Proton Beam Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer 101: Basics, Controversies, and Facts

Treatment Update

Eric S Wisenbaugh Paul E Andrews Robert G Ferrigni Steven E Schild Sameer R Keole William W Wong Sujay A Vora

Proton beam therapy for prostate cancer has become a source of controversy in the urologic community, and the rapid dissemination and marketing of this technology has led to many patients inquiring about this therapy. Yet the complexity of the technology, the cost, and the conflicting messages in the literature have left many urologists ill equipped to counsel their patients regarding this option. This article reviews the basic science of the proton beam, examines the reasons for both the hype and the controversy surrounding this therapy, and, most importantly, examines the literature so that every urologist is able to comfortably discuss this option with inquiring patients. [Rev Urol. 2014;16(2):67-75 doi: 10.3909/riu0601] © 2014 MedReviews®, LLC

Prostate cancer Proton beam therapy External beam radiation therapy Intensity