Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer with Hilary Bagshaw

Learn about radiation therapy for prostate cancer in this informative lecture by Dr. Hilary Bagshaw, Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. Explore various aspects of treatment, including risk groups, treatment schedules, and different radiation techniques such as external beam radiation and internal radiation. Understand the use of linear accelerators and high dose rate afterloaders in prostate cancer treatment. Discover potential side effects, both immediate and long-term, and learn about radiation therapy after surgery. Gain insights into current clinical trials, targeted radiation approaches, and emerging treatments like the rectal spacer. Compare different treatment modalities such as CyberKnife and Brachytherapy, and understand the role of hormonal therapy in prostate cancer management.

Introduction
Radiation Therapy
Risk Groups
Treatment Schedule
Linear Accelerators
Linear Accelerator Treatment
Radiation
External Beam Radiation
Internal Radiation
High Dose Rate
Afterloader
Side Effects
Late Side Effects
After Surgery
Current Trials
Questions
Number of treatments
cystitis
targeted radiation
Salvage prostatectomy
Hormonal therapy
Rectal spacer
New England General Medicine
CyberKnife vs Brachytherapy