External Beam Radiation Therapy
High-energy beams delivered from outside the body to destroy cancer cells while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.
Overview
External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) uses high-energy beams delivered from outside the body to destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Modern radiation techniques offer excellent cure rates for localized prostate cancer and can be used as the primary treatment or in combination with hormone therapy. EBRT delivers precisely targeted radiation beams to the prostate from multiple angles using a linear accelerator. Advanced techniques allow doctors to shape the radiation beams to match the exact contour of the prostate while avoiding nearby organs like the bladder and rectum. Modern techniques include Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), and Proton Beam Therapy.
Guidelines and Authoritative Resources
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