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3111057

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1987-8-7
pubmed:abstractText
Evaluation of the efficacy of radical prostatectomy versus radiotherapy in carcinoma of the prostate has been compromised by the scarcity of data in comparable populations. A nationwide search was conducted to compile the available data on the use of radiotherapy in lymphadenectomy-staged patients. The assessed population consists of patients with tumor confined to the gland (Stages A2 and B), negative staging lymphadenectomy, negative bone scan, and normal serum acid phosphatase level who received external beam radiotherapy with curative intent. To provide a broad spectrum of experiences, the search included patients from a large number of institutions including Stanford University, Washington University (St. Louis), those participating in the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and a broad range of radiotherapy practices surveyed by the PCS (Patterns of Care Study). A total of 209 patients were identified. No selection criteria other than the aforementioned were applied. The patients were treated consecutively during the survey period. In sharp contradistinction to the reported results of the VA Uro-Oncology Group the analysis indicates a less than 10 per cent probability of progression within the first five years after completion of treatment. Nationwide, the outcome of radiotherapy-treated patients appears to be equivalent to the comparable surgically treated population.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0090-4295
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
30
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
18-21
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1987
pubmed:articleTitle
Radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy in carcinoma of prostate. The dilemma continues.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.