Impact on prostate cancers after radiation for the metastasis of the disease can increase patients ‘ chances of survival. To such conclusion came the experts.
After metastasis , cancer becomes intractable, and sometimes terminal. This applies to tumors of the prostate. However, new research has shown that if you affect the original tumor prostate have metastases, with powerful doses of radiation, this increases the probability of survival of patients 11%. The results of this study can change the method of treatment of cancer with metastases. Usually the victims of prostate tumors with metastases are given medication to stop the production of testosterone, since this molecule can trigger the growth of tumors.
However, a new study suggests that irradiation using high activity radiation to kill cancer cells effectively. Previously, it was assumed that radiotherapy limited benefits in influencing the prostate tumor after the metastasis. The study involved 2,000 men whose prostate cancer had already metastasized. Half received the standard treatment and the other half in addition to treatment and even irradiation of the prostate.
In the second half were patients in whom cancer has metastasized to nearby lymph nodes and bones. At least 80% of them remained alive three years after beginning experimental treatment. In the group of men who received the traditional treatment, three years survivors was 70%. If men of both groups, metastases spread further through the body, differences in survival have not been noted. (READ MORE)