This 3-D conformal approach allows the precise aiming of the radiation to conform to the target area. This minimizes radiation to surrounding normal tissues such as bladder and rectum. This technique, which has evolved as further refinements have been made over the last ten years, allows the delivery of higher doses of radiation than previously given, with potential for increasing the likelihood of eradication of all cancer cells in the local area. Body immobilization molds are used to assure accurate and precise delivery of treatment. Chemotherapy S elected patients with prostate cancer may be candidates for chemotherapy as a systemic treatment.
Medical oncologists help to develop an individually tailored treatment course.
Oncology nurses work with patients and families to educate them about the potential side effects of this treatment and to work on methods for decreasing these side effects and maximizing normal function of the patient during treatment. Hormonal Ablation Therapy P rostate cancer cells may rely on male hormone, testosterone, to grow. Urologists and Medical Oncologists utilize these medications either alone or in combination for an individually tailored type of treatment. This may be caused by surgery or radiation therapy for prostate cancer but can relate to many other medical problems as well. Various forms of treatment are now available.