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2. Management of prostate cancer - Wikipedia

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   For men over 64 with prostate cancer limited to the pelvis, using fewer, larger doses of radiation (hypofractionation) results in similar overall survival rates. [28] The risk of dying from prostate cancer or having acute bladder side effects may be similar to that of longer radiation treatment. [ 28 ]

3. Prostate brachytherapy - Wikipedia

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   Brachytherapy is a type of radiotherapy, or radiation treatment, offered to certain cancer patients. There are two types of brachytherapy – high dose-rate (HDR) and low dose-rate (LDR). LDR brachytherapy is the one most commonly used to treat prostate cancer. It may be referred to as 'seed implantation' or it may be called 'pinhole surgery'. [1]

4. Radiation-induced cancer - Wikipedia

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   Clear evidence establishes ultraviolet radiation, especially the non-ionizing medium wave UVB, as the cause of most non-melanoma skin cancers, which are the most common forms of cancer in the world. [40] Skin cancer may occur following ionizing radiation exposure following a latent period averaging 20 to 40 years.

5. New treatment ‘increases chance of survival’ for prostate ...

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   A total of 150 people took part in the trial. Patients with advanced prostate cancer have a greater chance of survival if treated with a targeted cancer drug in addition to chemotherapy, according ...

6. Prostate cancer shouldn’t be a death sentence. But for a ...

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   In fact, the five-year survival rate for prostate cancer detected early is virtually 100%, Siddiqui says. The outlook for late-diagnosed patients, however, is not nearly as rosy.

7. Health effects of sunlight exposure - Wikipedia

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   One minimal erythemal dose of sunlight UV radiation provides the equivalent of about 20,000 IU of vitamin D2, taken as an oral supplement. [citation needed] If an adult's arms and legs are exposed to a half minimal erythemal UV radiation, it is the same as taking 3,000 IU of vitamin D 3 through an oral supplement. This exposure of 10–15 ...