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Proton Therapy Delivery and Its Clinical Application in Select Solid Tumor Malignancies

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[Prostate bed radiotherapy--when and what?].

J Sefrová¹, K Odrázka, P Paluska

¹Klinika onkologie a radioterapie, FN Hradec Králové, Sokolská 581, 500 05 Hradec Králové. sefrova@fnhk.cz

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Adjuvant radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy is standard for high-risk patients. Precise definition of the radiation target volume is crucial to prevent local recurrence and minimize complications.

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Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Urology

Context:

Radical prostatectomy is a common treatment for prostate cancer.
Adjuvant radiotherapy is increasingly indicated for patients with risk factors post-surgery.
Local recurrence detection on planning CT can be challenging, necessitating comprehensive imaging and clinical data integration.

Purpose:

To review the indications for radiotherapy following radical prostatectomy.
To detail the localization of potential recurrences.
To guide the precise definition of clinical target volumes for effective treatment.

Summary:

Prostate bed irradiation is a standard adjuvant treatment for patients with risk factors after radical prostatectomy.
Radiotherapy is essential for managing local recurrence and biochemical progression.
Accurate target volume delineation, integrating all available data, is critical for treating subclinical disease.

Impact:

Ensures optimal radiotherapy delivery to prevent local recurrence.
Minimizes unnecessary complications for patients undergoing post-prostatectomy treatment.
Highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration between urologists and radiation oncologists.