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The Current Trend of Radiation Therapy for Patients with Localized Prostate Cancer
- Source :
- Current Oncology, Vol 30, Iss 9, Pp 8092-8110 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2023.
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Abstract
- 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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17187729 and 11980052
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Current Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.0a1eacacfc045a19b1684955e5aae44
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30090587