Radiotherapy in the treatment of epididymal adenocarcinoma - case report.

Background: Primary epididymal carcinoma is an extremely rare disease with a bad prognosis. We describe the first report of radiotherapy for definitive treatment of such a tumour.

Case Report: A 35-year-old man with a tumour of the epididymis underwent orchiectomy and elective retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy.

Long term results of HDR brachytherapy in men older than 75 with localized carcinoma of the prostate.

Background: Prostate cancer is an illness with a high incidence, especially among older men. The choice of a treatment option among men above 75 years is, however, not clear. Radical prostatectomy in this age group is connected with a relatively high morbidity.

Three-dimensional conformal external beam radiotherapy versus the combination of external radiotherapy with high-dose rate brachytherapy in localized carcinoma of the prostate: comparison of acute toxicity.

Aims And Background: Radiotherapy represents one of the basic therapeutic methods in treatment of localized carcinoma of the prostate. Optimal irradiation dose is the cornerstone of a successful treatment. Along with local control of the disease and overall survival of the patient, possible acute and long-term side effects need to be monitored very closely.