The Current Trend of Radiation Therapy for Patients with Localized Prostate Cancer

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.

Keywords

• prostate cancer
• radiation therapy
• intensity-modulated radiation therapy
• image-guided radiation therapy
• volumetric modulated arc therapy
• stereotactic body radiation therapy