Irving, Texas – External beam radiation concentrates on directing radioactive waves to prevent and eliminate prostate cancer cells. Nevertheless, instead of treating the prostate from within, external beam radiation uses high energy rays targeted directly to the affected area. Typically, this is via extremely potent energy beams, like X-rays or protons.

“This therapy is used in a few instances, however,” explains Dr. Echt. “It follows the same general idea of prostate seed implant treatment.”

Here are some instances when External Beam Radiation can take effect:

• It can be the primary form of prostate cancer treatment for the early stages of cancer.
• It is popularly used in conjunction with hormone therapy if the cancer is more developed but still localized to just the prostate.
• It is also used in post-surgery to help prevent a recurrence of the disease.
• Lastly, it can reduce symptoms if cancer has gone past the prostate gland.

The two primary protocols that exist for this kind of therapy are:

• 3D conformal radiotherapy: By using pre-treatment scans, the rays are for a specific patient. Putting into consideration the size, shape, and location of the gland.

• Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy: Computer programs map the affected areas of the prostate from scans performed in a preparation session. The machine itself then takes these scans and delivers targeted radiation with varying amounts of strength to the affected parts of the prostate.

“Treatment goes on for several weeks, including some preparatory treatment,” explains Dr. Echt. “Before the first appointment, a radiologist will insert marker seeds for the mapping of the prostate. There will normally be radiation simulation treatments, which help figure out a comfortable position for the treatment itself.”

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