Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy versus Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Literature Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Radiology and Radiation Oncology - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: provide evidence concerning advantages of volumetric modulated arc therapy over intensity modulated radiation therapy. Background: external beam radiation therapy is a major treatment modality of prostate cancer; especially in high and intermediate risk categories in combination with androgen deprivation therapy. The advent of new techniques of irradiation such as intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) improved significantly the biochemical free survival by allowing dose escalation without enhancement of related toxicities. Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a circular technique delivering radiation dose using one or multiple arc of 360° around the target volumes.
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Lalya Issam, Zaghba Noha, Andaloussi-Saghir Khalid, Baddouh Laila, Dahmani Keltoum, Hadadi Khalid, Sifat Hassan, Mansouri Hamid
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