2017_IGRT course book

Summary

• Prostate cancer radiotherapy is extremely effective, but competes against surgery and surveillance for low grade disease • The differentiating side effect for radiotherapy is related to the rectum • IGRT will depend on • Target (subglandular, gland, seminal vesicles, pelvic lymph nodes) • Equipment/Technology • Interest/ability/resources for training • Very straightforward to implement prostate IGRT – can be a ‘team win’ for department • Don’t forget about rotation!

ESTRO IG and Adaptive Course Parikh Athens 2017

03/01/13