Association of radiation facility volume with survival for men with very high-risk prostate cancer

JAMA Network Open

2023-08-08

(Press-News.org) About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that the expertise and resources that accompany high-volume treatment facilities are associated with improved outcomes for men with very high-risk prostate cancer, but further investigation is needed to identify the specific causes for this association.

Authors: Sagar A. Patel, M.D, of Emory University in Atlanta, is the corresponding author.

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(doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.27637)

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Association of radiation facility volume with survival for men with very high-risk prostate cancer

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