High dose rate brachytherapy in combination with external-beam radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32006000716
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on high dose rate brachytherapy in combination with external-beam radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer.
Authors' recommendations:
1 Guidance
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy in combination with external-beam radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer appears adequate to support the use of this procedure provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 A multidisciplinary team should be involved in the planning and use of this procedure.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=IP_309
Year Published:
2006
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Brachytherapy
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Prostatic Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Contact Address:
Level 1A, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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