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¹Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy.

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Advanced radiotherapy techniques, including intensity-modulated and image-guided brachytherapy (I-RT), are improving prostate cancer treatment. These innovations optimize radiation dose delivery, enhancing local control while reducing side effects for patients.

Keywords:

BT Brachytherapy interventional radiotherapy prostate cancer radiotherapy

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Radiotherapy
Medical Physics

Background:

Prostate cancer management is evolving with technological advancements in radiotherapy.
Key areas include external beam radiotherapy (EB-RT), brachytherapy (I-RT), and metabolic radiotherapy (M-RT).

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the advancements in brachytherapy for prostate cancer.
To emphasize the benefits of modern I-RT techniques.

Main Methods:

Implementation of intensity-modulated I-RT (IM-IRT) using HDR remote-after loading machines.
Integration of image-guided I-RT (IG-IRT) techniques for precise dose delivery.
Focus on modulating radiation dose to intraprostatic dominant lesions.

Main Results:

Optimized radiation dose distribution following implantation.
Improved local control of prostate cancer.
Significant reduction in side effects due to limited dose to surrounding tissues.

Conclusions:

Interventional radiotherapy (I-RT) is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated prostate cancer treatment.
Optimal outcomes require high-volume centers with interdisciplinary expertise.
Modern brachytherapy offers advantages in precision and patient outcomes.