Proton therapy for prostate cancer: current state and future perspectives.

Published in: The British journal of radiology (2021)

PT provides excellent physical advantages and has a superior dose profile compared with X-ray radiotherapy. Further evidence from clinical trials and research studies will clarify the role of PT in the treatment of prostate cancer, and facilitate the implementation of PT in a more accessible, affordable, efficient, and safe way.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
radical prostatectomy
clinical trial
primary care
healthcare
early stage
mental health
physical activity
radiation therapy
radiation induced
locally advanced
squamous cell carcinoma
randomized controlled trial
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
phase ii
open label
study protocol