The Current Trend of Radiation Therapy for Patients with Localized Prostate Cancer
A recent approach to radiotherapy for prostate cancer is the administration of high doses of radiation to the prostate while minimizing the risk of side effects. Thus, image-guided radiotherapy utilizes advanced imaging techniques and is a feasible strategy for increasing the radiation dose. New rad...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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Series: | Current Oncology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/9/587 |
Summary: | A recent approach to radiotherapy for prostate cancer is the administration of high doses of radiation to the prostate while minimizing the risk of side effects. Thus, image-guided radiotherapy utilizes advanced imaging techniques and is a feasible strategy for increasing the radiation dose. New radioactive particles are another approach to achieving high doses and safe procedures. Prostate brachytherapy is currently considered as a combination therapy. Spacers are useful to protect adjacent organs, specifically the rectum, from excessive radiation exposure. |
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ISSN: | 1198-0052 1718-7729 |