Long‐term decision regret after post‐prostatectomy image‐guided intensity‐modulated radiotherapy

Thomas P. Shakespeare, Stephen Chin, Lucy Manuel, Shelly Wen, Matthew R. Hoffman, Shea Wilcox, Noel J. Aherne

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology · 2016 · 14 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

Decision regret after RP and post-prostatectomy IG-IMRT is uncommon, although patients regret RP more than post-operative IG-IMRT. This should reassure urologists referring patients for post-prostatectomy IG-IMRT, particularly in the immediate adjuvant setting. Other implications include appropriate patient selection for RP (and obtaining clear margins), and ensuring adequately discussing definitive radiotherapy as an alternative to surgery.

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