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Is There Any Indication for Prophylactic Brain Irradiation in the Management of Small Cell Prostate Cancer?
Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
- 1 Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
- 2 Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
- 3 Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
- 4 Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
- 5 Saint Joseph Hospital, Raymond and Aida Najjar Medical Center, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Journal of Cancer Therapy·Volume 04 (2013)·Pages 1–2·Published 25 April 2013·DOI10.4236/jct.2013.44A001
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Abstract
Small cell prostate carcinoma (SCPC) is an extremely rare pathology with an aggressive behavior, characterized by early brain metastases. We describe three cases of SCPC where brain metastases occurred despite response to chemotherapy. The benefit of prophylactic brain irradiation (PBI), as part of the management of SCPC, is discussed and compared to its indications in small cell lung cancer .
KeywordsSmall Cell CarcinomaProstate CancerBrain MetastasesProphylactic Brain Irradiation
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