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A Systematic Review Of Brachytherapy. Is It An Effective And Safe Treatment For Localised Prostate Cancer?, Jenny Doust, Emma Miller, Gillian Duchesne, Michael Kitchener, David Weller
A Systematic Review Of Brachytherapy. Is It An Effective And Safe Treatment For Localised Prostate Cancer?, Jenny Doust, Emma Miller, Gillian Duchesne, Michael Kitchener, David Weller
Jenny Doust
BACKGROUND Brachytherapy is a promising treatment for prostate cancer as it may have reduced rates of impotence and incontinence. OBJECTIVE General practitioners can influence the treatment patients receive by their referral patterns, so it is important they understand the effectiveness and safety of treatment. We reviewed the primary literature on brachytherapy as sole therapy for localised prostate cancer. DISCUSSION Although there have been many studies on the safety and effectiveness of brachytherapy, there have been no trials of brachytherapy versus other treatments that would control for factors such as tumour stage, grade, or initial prostate specific antigen levels. Brachytherapy for …