In this era of minimally invasive medicine, one of the options for the treatment of prostate cancer is the use of radiation therapy. This form of therapy allows treatment of the prostate cancer in a non-invasive way. There are various options, including IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy), IGRT (image guided radiation therapy, brachytherapy (regular and high dose), proton beam and cyberknife therapy. The properties of the radiation source that is utilized determines the effects...
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