American Brachytherapy Society Education Committee Technical Report: A Resident's Guide to Evaluation of Prostate High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Treatment Plans.
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Abstract
High-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy has demonstrated significant clinical efficacy in the management of prostate cancer, facilitating dose escalation in both boost and monotherapy settings. However, recent graduates in radiation oncology report limited exposure to brachytherapy during training, resulting in reduced procedural proficiency and a lack of confidence in performing and assessing brachytherapy treatment plans. This technical report addresses key aspects of plan evaluation within the computed tomography- and magnetic resonance imaging-based workflow for whole-gland prostate HDR brachytherapy, both as monotherapy and as a boost modality. It aims to equip residents and recent graduates with a structured approach to evaluating treatment plans, thereby enhancing their competency and confidence in HDR brachytherapy practice.
Medical subject headings
- Brachytherapy
- Prostatic Neoplasms
- Internship and Residency
- Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
- Radiation Oncology