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From: Steve Jordan on 25 Sep 2008 13:23
As we know, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently
recommended that such men not be treated; in effect be left to die.
See, http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspsprca.htm

Now comes this paper in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology
(IJRO) which demonstrates the success of brachytherapy for such men:

Merrick G et al., "Prostate Brachytherapy in Men =/> 75 Years of Age"

Conclusion: "After brachytherapy, high rates of CSS (Cause-Specific
Survival) and bPFS (biochemical Progression-Free Survival) are noted in
elderly prostate cancer patients. Overall, approximately 65% of patients
are alive at 9 years, with survival most closely related to tobacco
status. We believe our results support an aggressive locoregional
approach in appropriately selected elderly patients."

See, http://tinyurl.com/4gthmh

Regards,

Steve J

"I have been a stranger in a strange land."
--Exodus 2: 22
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