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The Fellow on Call: The Heme/Onc Podcast
Episode 087: Prostate Cancer Series: Pt. 4- Radiation Oncology in Prostate Cancer
Jan 4, 2024
Dr. Jacob Hall, Senior Radiation Oncology resident and Chief Resident at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses patient selection and key terms in radiation oncology for prostate cancer. They cover the role of radiation in metastatic disease, brachytherapy, and the use of proton therapy. The podcast also includes humorous camping stories and discussions on treatment options and hypofractionation in prostate cancer radiation therapy.
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- Radiation therapy can be used for low-risk, unfavorable intermediate-risk, and even high-risk prostate cancer, with the goal of providing curative treatment while minimizing side effects.
- External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy are two methods of delivering radiation for prostate cancer, each with its own side effect profile and considerations for patient selection.
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Radiation therapy is a valuable treatment option for prostate cancer patients
Radiation therapy has a role in the treatment of prostate cancer, and it is part of definitive curative therapy. It can be used for low-risk, unfavorable intermediate-risk, and even high-risk disease. The goal is to provide the best curative intent treatment while minimizing side effects and symptomatic burden. Radiation therapy can be delivered through external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) or brachytherapy.
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