Proton therapy- the modality of choice for future radiation therapy management of Prostate Cancer?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proton Therapy (PR) is an emerging treatment for prostate cancer (Pca) patients. However, limited and conflicting data exists regarding its ability to result in fewer bladder and rectal toxicities compared to Photon Therapy (PT), as well as its cost efficiency and plan robustness.

Materials and methods

An electronic literature search was performed to acquire eligible studies published between 2007 and 2018. Studies comparing bladder and rectal dosimetry or Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) toxicities between PR and PT, the plan robustness of PR relative to motion and its cost efficiency for Pca patients were assessed.

Results

28 studies were eligible for inclusion in this review. PR resulted in improved bladder and rectal dosimetry but did not ma

SUBMITTER: Mangan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7033803 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature