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video from PCRI suggests long-term beam radiation BCR rates are 50%
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What’s difficult to determine are his references to “intermediate” prostate cancer - is he referring to 7(3+4) or 7(4+3)?
Also, the data for this retrospective study is as from treatments during 2004-2007. It’s always challenging applying 20-year old data to modern technology. (But, that’s the nature of research.)
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@brianjarvis
Agree. Many of the videos and studies are decades old and don't reflect todays radiation treatments advancements.
I am taking part in a long term study of photon and proton radiation treatmens being done by UFHPTI. They received a 25 million dollar grant to do this. When finished won't help me but hopefully will have facts that others can benefit from.
@brianjarvis Am I reading the first study correctly that six months of ADT was a waste of time and caused unnecessary side effects for no benefit?
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@brianjarvis
Even if it was only talking about 4+3 that number looks shocking.
ChatGPT says:
≤0.5 ng/mL
Excellent prognosis.
10–15 year biochemical control rates often 80–90%+, depending on risk category.
0.5 – 1.0 ng/mL
Good prognosis.
10-year biochemical control rates around 65–80%.
1.0 – 2.0 ng/mL
Intermediate prognosis.
10-year biochemical control rates around 40–60%.
>2.0 ng/mL
Poorer prognosis.
Often suggests persistent or recurrent disease.
Long-term control rates drop significantly (< 30–40%).
Both assessments cannot be correct. Who to trust?