Radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

Radiation therapy is an effective treatment for newly diagnosed prostate cancer, salvage treatment, or for palliation of advanced disease. Herein we briefly discuss the indications, results, and complications associated with brachytherapy and external beam radiotherapy, when used as monotherapy and in combination with each other or androgen deprivation.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Koontz, BF; Lee, WR

Published Date

  • July 2013

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 22 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 483 - 494

PubMed ID

  • 23622075

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1558-5042

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.soc.2013.02.006

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States