Image-guided methods for targeting radiation therapy (IGRT) are crucial in the treatment of localized prostate cancer. ASTRO has now issued the final version of a new white paper addressing “best practices” to improve the safety and effectiveness of these types of technology in clinical practice. … READ MORE …
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Prostate cancer patients who are to be treated with any type of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for localized prostate cancer today can be pardoned if they are confused by the many ways in which that radiation therapy can be aimed and targeted through the use of image guidance (IGRT) systems. The variety of methods is significant and growing. … READ MORE …
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THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK 