prostate cancer

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Incision-Free, Radiation-Free Prostate Cancer Treatment Now Available in Georgia

03/25/2020

Busch Center First in State to Offer Groundbreaking TULSA Procedure  ALPHARETTA, Ga. (March 25, 2020) – Busch Center, the leading prostate MRI facility in America, is now offering a groundbreaking cancer treatment procedure, known as...

Busch Center First in State to...

03/25/2020

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From the Field

Role of a Nurse Navigator and Care Pathways in an Integrated Prostate Cancer Care Program

09/20/2019

Frank dela Rama, RN, MS, AOCNS, AGN-BC

Abstract: An Integrated Prostate Cancer Program was developed and implemented at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation for Health Care, Research and Education in 2006. The Prostate Program offers surgery, radiation...

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09/20/2019

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Effective in Some Patients With Prostate Cancer

10/16/2016

JCP Editors

Adjuvant radiation therapy may be more effective at treating prostate cancer than no treatment or salvage radiation therapy, according to a recent study published in BJU International. Studies have demonstrated...

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10/16/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Department

Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy Offers Value-Based Care for Patients With Prostate Cancer

10/04/2016

JCP Editors

In the first study to evaluate patient-reported outcomes from the NRG Oncology/RTOG 0415 trial, treatment with hypofractionated radiation therapy offers similar health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes in...

In the...

10/04/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Multicenter Trial of SBRT in Prostate Cancer Shows High Progression-Free Survival and Low Toxicity

09/28/2016

Newswise — BOSTON, September 26, 2016 -- High dose stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for men newly-diagnosed with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer results in shorter treatment times, low severe toxicity and excellent cancer...

Newswise — BOSTON, September 26,...

09/28/2016

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Quiz

Friday Morning Quiz: Week of September 18-24

09/22/2016

JCP Editors

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that localized prostate cancer is more likely to metastasize if patients receive which of the following treatments? radiation therapy active...

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09/22/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Prostate Cancer Metastasis More Common Among Patients Receiving Active Surveillance

09/21/2016

JCP Editors

While survival at 10 years is similar, localized prostate cancer may be more likely to metastasize in men receiving active surveillance compared with those who have surgery or radiation therapy, according to results...

While...

09/21/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

More Docetaxel Cycles May Improve Prostate Cancer Survival

08/30/2016

JCP Editors

A larger number of docetaxel cycles may improve survival among men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a post-hoc analysis of phase III clinical trial results. Scientists and...

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08/30/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Radiotherapy as Effective as Surgery for Prostate Cancer

08/21/2016

JCP Editors

Radiotherapy and radical prostatectomy resulted in similar survival outcomes among men with aggressive prostate cancer, according to the results of a comparative analysis published in European Urology. Currently,...

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08/21/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Prostate Cancer Outcomes Differ Widely Based on Radiation Therapy Choice

08/02/2016

JCP Editors

Patient outcomes differed widely based on which radiation therapy (RT) option was used to treat prostate cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Treatment Reviews. Treatment for prostate cancer, a prevalent...

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08/02/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways