External Beam Radiation Therapy Using Photons
Radiation Therapy Using Photons
An alternative treatment for localized prostate cancer is external beam radiation therapy. The treatment is performed by lying on a special table and directing an invisible beam to the proper area of the body. Both the amount and technique have changed considerably in the last ten years. Studies have measured the effect in low risk patients, those with a PSA < 10 ng/ml and a Gleason score <7, or those with intermediate or high risk cancer. Learn about the strengths of IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy), the risks and complications and the factors important for deciding if this therapy is for you in the accompanying two videos.
