Radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy: when and for whom?
https://doi.org/10.18027/2224-5057-2013-1-41-46
Abstract
Radical prostatectomy can provide an excellent local control in patients with localized prostate cancer. However, some patients with risk factors (extracapsular spread of tumor (pT3a), seminal vesicle invasion (pT3b) or the presence of tumor cells in the resection margin (R1), and others.) require postoperative radiation therapy. The most debated issue is the timing of radiotherapy (during postoperative period or delayed, or in case of increasing levels of PSA), as well as the criteria for the selection of candidates for this treatment. The article examines the arguments "pro" and "contra" adjuvant radiotherapy applicable to the conditions and possibilities of Russian oncological hospitals.
About the Authors
N. V. Den’ginaRussian Federation
S. V. Panchenko
Russian Federation
V. V. Rodionov
Russian Federation
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Den’gina N.V., Panchenko S.V., Rodionov V.V. Radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy: when and for whom? Malignant tumours. 2013;(1):41-46. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18027/2224-5057-2013-1-41-46