Better standardization of the physics of brachytherapy

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Sitemaster

The use of radiation to treat cancer is highly dependent on a detailed appreciation of the physics that underlies the medical application of radioactivity. A new set of guidelines from the American Association for Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) provides technical guidance on prostate brachytherapy procedures … READ MORE …

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More Friday prostate cancer news: October 24, 2008

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Sitemaster

In other news from the end of the week:

  • Possible confirmation of low, long-term arsenic exposure as a causative agent for prostate cancer
  • Impact of PSA standardization on prostate cancer diagnosis
  • Collaboration to identify biomarkers for metastatic prostate cancer
  • Treatment options for the management of bladder neck obstruction … READ MORE …

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