What is the true
α
/
β
ratio for prostate cancer?
Brenner & Hall 1999:
Ext beam vs I-125 implant
= 1.5 (95% CI 0.8 - 2.2)
Fowler et al 2001:
Ext beam vs I-125 or Pd-103 implant
= 1.49 (95% CI 1.25 - 1.76)