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- Title
Outcomes of I-125 Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy in Patients with Localized Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Analysis from a Specialized Tertiary Referral Center.
- Authors
Schubert, Philipp; Strnad, Vratislav; Höfler, Daniel; Schweizer, Claudia; Putz, Florian; Lotter, Michael; Kreppner, Stephan; Karius, Andre; Fietkau, Rainer; Merten, Ricarda
- Abstract
Low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy with I-125 seeds is one of the most common primary tumor treatments for low-risk and low-intermediate-risk prostate cancer. This report aimed to present an analysis of single-institution long-term results. We analyzed the treatment outcomes of 119 patients with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with LDR brachytherapy at our institution between 2014 and 2020. The analysis focused on biochemical recurrence rates (BRFS), overall survival (OS), cumulative local recurrence rate (CLRR), and the incidence of acute and late toxicities. Patient-reported quality of life measures were also evaluated to provide a holistic view on the treatment's impact. The median follow-up period was 46 months. CLRR was 3.3% (4/119), five-year BRFS was 87%, and the five-year OS rate was 95%. Dysuria was the most common acute urinary toxicity, reported in 26.0% of patients as grade 1 and 13.4% as grade 2. As a late side effect, 12.6% of patients experienced mild dysuria. Sexual dysfunction persisted in 6.7% of patients as grade 1, 7.5% as grade 2, and 10.0% as grade 3. LDR brachytherapy in patients with prostate cancer is an effective treatment, with favorable clinical outcomes and manageable toxicity. The low CLRR and high OS rates, as well as low incidence of severe side effects, support the continued use of LDR brachytherapy as a primary treatment modality for localized prostate cancer.
- Subjects
LOW dose rate brachytherapy; PROSTATE cancer patients; TUMOR treatment; TREATMENT effectiveness; PATIENT reported outcome measures; PROSTATE cancer
- Publication
Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 8, p882
- ISSN
2075-4426
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/jpm14080882