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ESTRO IG and Adaptive
Course Parikh Athens 2017
Summary
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Prostate cancer radiotherapy is extremely effective, but competes against
surgery and surveillance for low grade disease
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The differentiating side effect for radiotherapy is related to the rectum
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IGRT will depend on
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Target (subglandular, gland, seminal vesicles, pelvic lymph nodes)
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Equipment/Technology
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Interest/ability/resources for training
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Very straightforward to implement prostate IGRT – can be a ‘team win’ for
department
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Don’t forget about rotation!
03/01/13