Published September 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Radiation therapy treatment for early stage prostate cancer: conformal versus conventional techniques

  • 1. Townsville General Hospital, Townsville, QLD (Australia). North Queensland Oncology Services
  • 2. Wesley Cancer Centre, Toowong, QLD (Australia)
  • 3. Queensland Radium Inst., Herston, QLD (Australia)

Description

In order to determine the value of three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy therapy for the treatment of early stage prostate cancer, 3-D conformal radiotherapy was compared to the conventional radiotherapy techniques currently in use in Queensland. The advantages and disadvantages of both techniques were considered. When dosimetric comparisons were performed, it was concluded that the six-field conformal technique was the optimal treatment plan. 5 refs., 6 figs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiographer
Journal Volume
42
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 94-97.
ISSN
0033-8273
CODEN
RDGRAJ

Conference

Title
13. radiation therapy symposium.
Dates
Apr 1995.
Place
Canberra, ACT (Australia).

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
27025934
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
CAT SCANNING; CONFORMAL MAPPING; EXPERIMENTAL DATA; NEOPLASMS; PATIENTS; POSITIONING; PROSTATE; RADIOTHERAPY; THREE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DATA; DISEASES; GLANDS; INFORMATION; MALE GENITALS; MAMMALS; MAN; MAPPING; MEDICINE; NUMERICAL DATA; ORGANS; PRIMATES; THERAPY; TOMOGRAPHY; TOPOLOGICAL MAPPING; TRANSFORMATIONS; VERTEBRATES