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Can prostate cancer be treated with radiotherpay in the UK?
Yes, prostate cancer can be treated with radiotherapy in the UK. Radiotherapy is one of the main treatment options for prostate cancer and may be used as a primary treatment for localized prostate cancer or as part of a combined treatment approach for locally advanced or metastatic disease.
There are two main types of radiotherapy used to treat prostate cancer:
- External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT): This involves delivering radiation to the prostate gland from outside the body using a machine called a linear accelerator. EBRT is typically delivered over several weeks, with daily treatment sessions lasting a few minutes each.
- Brachytherapy: Also known as internal radiotherapy, brachytherapy involves placing radioactive seeds or pellets directly into the prostate gland. These radioactive sources emit radiation over time, delivering a high dose of radiation to the prostate while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
In addition to these primary forms of radiotherapy, other advanced techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) may also be used to deliver precise and targeted radiation to the prostate while minimizing side effects.
Radiotherapy can be used alone as a curative treatment for localized prostate cancer or in combination with other treatments such as hormone therapy, surgery, or chemotherapy for more advanced or aggressive disease. The choice of treatment approach depends on various factors, including the stage and grade of the cancer, the patient's overall health and preferences, and the expertise of the treating healthcare team.
In the UK, radiotherapy for prostate cancer is available through the National Health Service (NHS) and is provided at specialized cancer treatment centers by experienced oncologists and radiographers. Patients undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer will typically receive comprehensive care, including pre-treatment evaluation, treatment planning, radiation delivery, and follow-up monitoring to assess treatment response and manage any side effects.
Useful links from: What is Radiotherapy, and its use in treatment for cancers?
- Radiotherapy information from Cancer Research UK You might have radiotherapy as part of your cancer treatment. Radiotherapy means the use of radiation, usually x-rays, to treat cancer cells. You might have internal or external radiotherapy.
- Radiotherapy information from NHS Wales If you're diagnosed with cancer, you'll be cared for by a team of specialists. Your team will recommend radiotherapy if they think it's the best option for you, but the final decision is yours.
- Radiotheray inforamtion from NHS Inform Scotland Radiotherapy is a treatment involving the use of high-energy radiation. It’s commonly used to treat cancer.
- Radiotherapy information from NHS UK Radiotherapy may be used in the early stages of cancer or after it has started to spread.
Useful links from: Cancer treatment: what happens during radiotherapy? | NHS
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Useful links from: What is it like having Prostate Radiotherapy treatment?
- NHS UK Prostate Cancer
- NHS UK Radiotherapy Treatment for Prostate Cance This information sheet is to tell you about radiotherapy to the prostate at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and how to prepare for your treatment.
- Royal Free London Cancer Services A tertiary centre for hepatocellular, pancreato-biliary and skin cancer.
Useful links from: Radiotherapy CT scanner
- Cancer Research UK
- Introduction to Radiotherapy CT (Computed Tomography) Planning
- The Radiotherapy Pathway: Pre-Treatment
- A Radiotherapy factsheet from University Hospital Southampton CT stands for computerised tomography and uses x-rays and a computer to create detailed images of the inside of the body. The scan will be used to plan your radiotherapy treatment, which means working out how much radiation you need to treat the cancer and exactly where you need it.
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