Finding Value for Protons: The Case of Prostate Cancer?

Ojerholm, Eric; Bekelman, Justin E · Semin Radiat Oncol · 2018

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Abstract

The standard radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer is intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). An alternative option is proton beam therapy (PBT). PBT is a safe and effective treatment, but does it add value over IMRT? We explore this controversial question by examining the available dosimetric and clinical evidence.

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