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Ablative therapy for people with localised prostate cancer: a systematic review and economic evaluation.

Author: AdewuyiTemitope E, BrazzelliMiriam, FraserCynthia, GrayJoanne, HislopJenni, JayakodyShalmini, LamThomas B, MacLennanGraeme, MacLennanSara, N'DowJames, PickardRobert, RamsayCraig R, RobertsonClare, RothnieKieran, RushtonStephen P, ShirleyMark D F, ValeLuke

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Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

Treatments for localized prostate cancer can be effective, but often have significant side effects. Minimally invasive treatments like cryotherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and brachytherapy can destroy the cancer or the whole prostate gland with fewer side effects and at a reasonable cost.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
For people with localised prostate cancer, active treatments are effective but have significant side effects. Minimally invasive treatments that destroy (or ablate) either the entire gland or the part of the prostate with cancer may be as effective and cause less side effects at an acceptable cost. ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4781236/

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Ablative Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Exploring Minimally Invasive Options

Greetings, my fellow researchers! It's Dr. Camel here, and today, we're trekking through the challenging terrain of prostate cancer treatment, exploring minimally invasive options that offer a gentler approach.

This systematic review, like a meticulous map of the treatment landscape, examines the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of ablative therapies for localized prostate cancer. The authors, like skilled cartographers, meticulously analyze the evidence for various ablative therapies, including cryotherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and brachytherapy.

The review highlights the potential of ablative therapies to offer effective treatment while minimizing side effects. These therapies, like carefully targeted interventions, aim to destroy cancerous tissue while preserving healthy tissue. It's like a surgical expedition through a desert of cancer cells, seeking to eradicate the disease with precision.

Minimally Invasive Therapies: A New Frontier

The review suggests that ablative therapies, like cryotherapy, HIFU, and brachytherapy, offer promising alternatives to traditional prostate cancer treatments. These minimally invasive techniques have the potential to reduce side effects and improve patient quality of life.

Living with Prostate Cancer

This review underscores the importance of considering a range of treatment options for prostate cancer. It highlights the potential benefits of minimally invasive therapies in reducing side effects and improving patient outcomes. Individuals with prostate cancer should work closely with their physicians to explore all available treatment options and determine the best course of action based on their individual needs and preferences.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This review is a testament to the ongoing evolution of cancer treatment, highlighting the emergence of minimally invasive therapies like ablative techniques. These advancements offer hope for individuals with prostate cancer, providing potential for effective treatment with reduced side effects and improved quality of life. It's a reminder that the desert of cancer research is constantly yielding new insights and promising solutions.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-04-04
  2. Date Revised 2021-01-09
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

26140518

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC4781236

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