Prostate Cancer Less Likely To Spread When Treated With Higher Dose Of Radiation

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Prostate Cancer Less Likely To Spread When Treated With Higher Dose Of Radiation - 10-11-2006, 05:10 PM

New research suggests that men with prostate cancer who choose radiation therapy should seek treatment centers that will offer high-dose radiation. A new study from Fox Chase Cancer Center finds that higher doses of 74 to 82 Gray (Gy) greatly reduce the risk that the cancer will spread later--even 8-10 years after treatment. [click link for full article]

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