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• TITLE: Is There Any Indication for Prophylactic Brain Irradiation in the Management of Small Cell Prostate Cancer?

  AUTHORS: Joseph Kattan, Hampig Kourie, Pierre Sarkis, Joseph Gharios, Joelle Antoun

  KEYWORDS: Small Cell Carcinoma; Prostate Cancer; Brain Metastases; Prophylactic Brain Irradiation

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Cancer Therapy, Vol.4 No.4A, April 25, 2013

  ABSTRACT: Small cell prostate carcinoma (SCPC) is an extremely rare pathology with an aggressive behavior, characterized by early brain metastases. We describe three cases of SCPC where brain metastases occurred despite response to chemotherapy. The benefit of prophylactic brain irradiation (PBI), as part of the management of SCPC, is discussed and compared to its indications in small cell lung cancer.