• Radiation therapy plays a big role as a curative treatment option for prostate cancer

• External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) and Brachytherapy are the two primary types of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer

• Surgical isn’t the only option, radiation therapy can also cure some prostate cancers

• Advantages of radiation therapy – outpatient procedure, doesn’t involve anaesthetics, less potential side effects etc

• Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in the early stages of prostate cancer diagnosis. They are encouraged to discuss radiation therapy as a treatment option and refer patients to a radiation oncologist for further evaluation and treatment planning

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 42 mins

Experts: Prof Sandra Turner, Staff Specialist Radiation Oncologist and A/Prof Lucinda Morris, Radiation Oncologist

 

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