Radiation treatment for patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer

Ther Adv Urol. 2012 Jun;4(3):113-24. doi: 10.1177/1756287212442977.

Abstract

Around 70% of men presenting with prostate cancer will have organ-confined disease, with the majority presenting with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer. This article reviews the evidence supporting the current standard of care in radiation oncology for the evaluation and management of men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Dose escalation, hormonal therapy, combined modality therapy, and modern techniques for the delivery of radiation therapy are reviewed.

Keywords: androgen deprivation; brachytherapy; dose escalation; external beam; intermediate risk; outcomes; prostate cancer; radiation; review.