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Seven-Fraction Radiotherapy Non-Inferior to Standard Care

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Seven-Fraction Radiotherapy Non-Inferior to Standard Care BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) A landmark 10-year study confirms that ultra-short radiation therapy (7 treatments over 2.5 weeks) is just as effective as conventional radiation (39 treatments over 8 weeks) for intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer patients receiving definitive treatment to an intact prostate, with slightly better outcomes and no increase in side effects. However, the situation is different for men receiving salvage radiation after prostatectomy—shorter schedules are being studied but conventional fractionation remains the established standard of care. Meanwhile, PSMA PET/CT imaging is revolutionizing how radiation is planned and delivered in both settings, enabling more precise targeting and improved outcomes. This article explains what patients need to know about all three developments. Ultra-Short Radiation Therapy Proves Equal to Standard Treatment After 10 Years: What Prostate Cancer Patients Need to K...
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When You Can No Longer Care for Yourself

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  When You Can No Longer Care for Yourself — Don't Go to a Nursing Home, Do 'This' Instead - YouTube Three Alternatives for Independent Senior Living in San Diego BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): For San Diego seniors facing declining independence, nursing homes are not the only option—and often not the best one. Three proven alternatives offer dignity, community, and significant cost savings: Adult Family Homes (residential care in regular neighborhood homes for 2-6 residents, averaging $3,000-$5,000/month), Senior Cohousing (self-governing communities where residents own private units but share common spaces and responsibilities), and the Village Model (membership-based nonprofits like ElderHelp of San Diego that help seniors stay in their own homes with volunteer support and services for as little as $200-$500/year). Each model provides quality care while preserving autonomy and connection to community—at a fraction of nursing home costs that now exceed $10,70...
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Clinical Trials in Prostate Cancer Care:

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Current Opportunities in Southern California A Comprehensive Overview for IPCSG Members February 2026 Introduction Southern California continues to serve as a major hub for innovative prostate cancer clinical research, with numerous trials currently recruiting patients across the spectrum of disease stages—from newly diagnosed localized disease to advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This article provides a comprehensive overview of active clinical trials available to patients in our region, focusing on trials at major academic medical centers and cancer research institutions including UC San Diego (UCSD) Moores Cancer Center, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, City of Hope, and Scripps. For men with prostate cancer and their families, clinical trials represent both an opportunity to access cutting-edge therapies before they become widely available and a chance to contribute to medical knowledge that may b...
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