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ICER's mission is to lead innovation in comparative effectiveness research through methods that integrate considerations of clinical benefit and economic value.  Through a unique collaboration with patients, clinicians, manufacturers, insurers and other healthcare stakeholders, ICER develops tools to support patient decisions and medical policy that share the goal of achieving maximum value for every healthcare dollar.

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Management Options for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

This review focuses on key considerations involved in the management of localized, low-risk prostate cancer.  The following primary management options for low-risk disease were evaluated: 

  1. Active surveillance 
  2. Radical prostatectomy 
  3. Interstitial brachytherapy 
  4. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 
  5. Proton beam therapy

Final Documents

  • Summary of Key Findings
  • Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Management Decision Guide 
  • Management Options for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Report on Comparative Effectiveness and Value
  • ADDENDUM (September 2011): Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Draft Report

  • Management Options for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Report on Comparative Effectiveness and Value

Comments

  • Comments on draft report from American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
  • ICER's response to draft comments

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  • Evidence Review Group Members and Affiliations 

 


 

 

 

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