On the probability of lymph node negativity in pN0-staged prostate cancer-a theoretically derived rule of thumb for adjuvant needs.

Frank PaulsenJens BedkeDaniel WegenerJolanta MarzecPeter MartusDominik NannArnulf StenzlDaniel ZipsArndt-Christian Müller

Published in: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] (2021)

We developed a theoretical formula for estimation of the npv in pN0-staged prostate cancer patients. It is a sine qua non to use the formula in a clinically experienced context before deciding to electively irradiate pelvic lymph nodes or to intensify adjuvant systemic treatment.

Keyphrases

lymph node
prostate cancer
early stage
radical prostatectomy
sentinel lymph node
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
human milk
rectal cancer
combination therapy
benign prostatic hyperplasia
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
preterm infants
preterm birth