Radiation treatment in prostate cancer: covering the waterfront.

BJU Int

Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

Published: October 2021

Objectives: To present an overview of radiation therapy (RT) for prostate cancer over the past decade.

Methods: The literature on prostate cancer radiation therapy was reviewed and summarised. Radiation therapy (RT) for prostate cancer has dramatically evolved in the past decade, with superior techniques and exciting advances, pushing the role of the radiation oncologist to new frontiers.

Results: Innovations in imaging, treatment delivery, and a deeper understanding of biology has resulted in more tailored RT for individuals. In the present review, we summarise the changing landscape and broadly discuss new developments in prostate RT.

Conclusions: Questions and challenges remain in the field, however there are multiple opportunities to further improve upon RT for our patients with prostate cancer.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bju.15550DOI Listing

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