Long-term biopsy outcomes in prostate cancer patients treated with external beam radiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Saurabh Singh Caroline M MooreShonit PunwaniAnita V MitraSteve Bandula

Published in: Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases (2021)

A positive biopsy after EBRT is associated with a poor prognosis compared to a negative biopsy. The post-EBRT positive biopsy rate is an important measure which provides additional insight when comparing EBRT to other treatment modalities for PCa.

Keyphrases

poor prognosis
ultrasound guided
prostate cancer
fine needle aspiration
long non coding rna
early stage
radical prostatectomy
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metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
weight loss
insulin resistance
replacement therapy
glycemic control