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Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy
Treatment using high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.
Slows prostate cancer cell growth by targeting cells externally or by injection.
Main types include:
1. External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT):
- Traditional EBRT
- IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy)
- SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy)
2. Brachytherapy:
- Low-dose rate (permanent seed implants)
- High-dose rate (temporary implants)
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