2017_IGRT course book

Why start with prostate cancer?

Most common cancer in men Second leading cause of cancer death (behind lung cancer) One in six men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime

Incidence increases with age (1.8% between 40-59 yrs vs. 15% between 60-79) In autopsy series, cancer seen in 30% (50 yr) and 80% (80 yr) old men

Often one of the larger groups of patients in radiation oncology Along with palliative patients, breast cancer patients and lung cancer Many, easy ways to improve practice with IGRT!

ESTRO IG and Adaptive Course Parikh Athens 2017

03/01/13