That also allows higher doses of radiation which can hit the tumor without delivering causing injury to the surrounding organs. The standard dose of radiation for treating prostate cancer is 6800 to 7000 centigray. With BAT, the radiation oncologist can safely deliver 7500 centigray. Patients experience minimal, if any, discomfort.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men, other than skin cancer.
The American Cancer Society predicts 180,400 new cases of prostate cancer in the year 2000. In addition, NHS physicians operate more than 450 outpatient clinics in 100 communities in five states.