Proton beam therapy for prostate cancer
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32016000985
English
Authors' recommendations:
Proton beam therapy (PBT) is a type of external radiation treatment in which positively charged subatomic particles (protons) are precisely targeted to a specific tissue mass by using a sophisticated stereotaxic planning and delivery system. In comparison with conventional photon irradiation, proton beam radiation may deliver a higher dose to the target tissue, while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
Relevant Questions: Compared with other treatment options, does PBT improve local control of the target lesion and/or increase survival for prostate cancer patients? Does PBT cause fewer complications than other types of radiation therapy? Have definitive patient selection criteria for PBT for prostate cancer been established?
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from: http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=2109
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Male
- Prostatic Neoplasms
- Proton Therapy
- Radiotherapy Dosage
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2014 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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