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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 10, 2017; 8(5): 389-397
Published online Oct 10, 2017. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v8.i5.389
Published online Oct 10, 2017. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v8.i5.389
Stereotactic radiotherapy for prostate cancer: A review and future directions
Yusef A Syed, Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30342, United States
Ami K Patel-Yadav, Charlotte Rivers, Department of Radiation Oncology, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14263, United States
Anurag K Singh, Department of Radiation Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY 14263, United States
Author contributions: Syed YA drafted the manuscript and compiled the tables; Patel-Yadav AK contributed technical oversight and edited the manuscript; Rivers C assisted in editing the manuscript; Singh AK developed the concept and led the editing process.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Anurag K Singh, Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263, United States. anurag.singh@roswellpark.org
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Received: February 20, 2017
Peer-review started: February 23, 2017
First decision: June 14, 2017
Revised: July 12, 2017
Accepted: August 15, 2017
Article in press: August 16, 2017
Published online: October 10, 2017
Processing time: 216 Days and 19.8 Hours
Peer-review started: February 23, 2017
First decision: June 14, 2017
Revised: July 12, 2017
Accepted: August 15, 2017
Article in press: August 16, 2017
Published online: October 10, 2017
Processing time: 216 Days and 19.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Initial studies examining the use of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in the treatment of prostate cancer have demonstrated impressive rates of biochemical recurrence-free survival and prostate specific antigen response, while maintaining a relatively favorable acute toxicity profile. Here we review a number of recent prospective and retrospective studies to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of SBRT in the treatment of low, intermediate, and high-grade prostate cancer.