In a phase III trial, PARTIQoL, proton beam therapy and IMRT showed equal effectiveness and similar safety for low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer.

A phase III trial, PARTIQoL, found that proton beam therapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) are equally effective for low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer, showing no significant differences in patient quality of life. The study involved 450 patients and reported similar five-year progression-free survival rates (93.7% for IMRT and 93.4% for proton therapy). Both treatments are deemed safe, suggesting further research on patient subgroups may be beneficial.

September 30, 2024
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