Frontiers in Oncology (May 2017)

Delineation of the Prostate Bed: The “Invisible Target” Is Still an Issue?

  • Igor Latorzeff,
  • Paul Sargos,
  • Geneviève Loos,
  • Stéphane Supiot,
  • Stéphane Guerif,
  • Christian Carrie

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2017.00108
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7

Abstract

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For pathological high-risk prostate cancer, adjuvant irradiation has shown a survival benefit. Phase III studies have highlighted that half men would face biochemical relapse and would be candidate for radiotherapy at adjuvant or salvage times. Despite at least four published international contouring guidelines from different collaborative groups, discrepancies remain for volumes, delineation, and margins to be considered in order to optimize radiotherapy planning. This article from “Groupe d’Etude des Tumeurs UroGénitales (GETUG)” members will focus on controversies to help clinicians to create best volume delineation for adjuvant or salvage post prostatectomy radiotherapy.

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