Conclusions
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The benefits of EBRT can be enhanced by dose
escalation:
Improves biochemical and/or clinical failure in localized or
locally advanced PCa, with acceptable genitourinary and
rectal safety
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The benefit of adding ADT to RT is established
The exact timing and duration of ADT is still under investigation
It remains to be established whether combining these
approaches improves Prostate Cancer outcomes further
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