< Back

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)