Therapeutic Advances in Urology (Jun 2015)
The role of radiation therapy in the treatment of metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer
Abstract
In the setting of castrate-resistant prostate cancer, patients present with a variety of symptoms, including bone metastases, spinal cord compression and advanced pelvic disease. Fortunately, a variety of radiotherapeutic options exist for palliation. This article focuses on these options, including both external beam radiotherapy and radiopharmaceuticals.