PSA Course after Definitive High-dose Radiotherapy of Localized Prostate Cancer

Aim: After radical prostatectomy, PSA levels that reach near zero values in less than 14 days are associated with a favourable prognosis. The aim of this analysis was to investigate whether PSA also declines to near zero values after combined tele-brachytherapy. Materials and Methods: Forty-one pati...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Anticancer research 2005-05, Vol.25 (3A), p.1555-1557
Hauptverfasser:	SCHÜLLER, Patrick, SCHÄFER, Ulrich, MICKE, Oliver, PANKE, Joan E, WILLICH, Normann
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Brachytherapy Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases Prostate-Specific Antigen - blood Prostatic Neoplasms - blood Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy Radiotherapy Dosage Tumors Tumors of the urinary system Urinary tract. Prostate gland
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Zusammenfassung:	Aim: After radical prostatectomy, PSA levels that reach near zero values in less than 14 days are associated with a favourable prognosis. The aim of this analysis was to investigate whether PSA also declines to near zero values after combined tele-brachytherapy. Materials and Methods: Forty-one patient, treated with combined tele-brachytherapy for prostate cancer, were followed for at least 2 years after treatment with repeated PSA measurements. Results: PSA values
ISSN:	0250-7005 1791-7530