On Thursday 17 October 2024, M. Jahreiss will defend the doctoral thesis titled: The Impact of Modern Radiation Techniques on Patterns of Second Primary Cancers after External Beam Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer (SPARC).
- Promotor
- Promotor
- Co-promotor
- Co-promotor
- Date
- Thursday 17 Oct 2024, 13:00 - 14:30
- Type
- PhD defence
- Space
- Senate Hall
- Building
- Erasmus Building
- Location
- Campus Woudestein
Below is a brief summary of the dissertation:
This research explores the long-term health risks for prostate cancer patients treated with advanced radiation therapy (EBRT). While modern techniques have improved cancer outcomes, there is concern about an increased risk of developing second primary cancers (SPCs) years after treatment. Our study looked at various factors, including patient age, smoking habits, and treatment type, to better understand these risks.
We found that patients treated with EBRT had a higher risk of developing new cancers, especially in the pelvic area, compared to those who had surgery. Advanced radiation techniques, like IMRT, seem to lower this risk for some cancers, particularly bladder cancer, but may increase the risk for non-pelvic cancers in younger patients and smokers.
The findings highlight the importance of long-term monitoring for prostate cancer survivors, especially those with higher risk factors. This research provides insights that can help doctors improve patient care and minimize the chances of developing new cancers after radiation therapy.
- More information
The public defence will begin exactly at 13.00 hrs. The doors will be closed once the public defence starts, latecomers may be able to watch on the screen outside. There is no possibility of entrance during the first part of the ceremony. Due to the solemn nature of the ceremony, we recommend that you do not take children under the age of 6 to the first part of the ceremony.
A live stream link has been provided to the candidate.
