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The Use of Ultrasound Imaging in the External Beam Radiotherapy Workflow of Prostate Cancer Patients
Joint Authors
de With, Peter H. N.
Vanneste, Ben
Camps, Saskia M.
Fontanarosa, Davide
Verhaegen, Frank
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) is one of the curative treatment options for prostate cancer patients.
The aim of this treatment option is to irradiate tumor tissue, while sparing normal tissue as much as possible.
Frequent imaging during the course of the treatment (image guided radiotherapy) allows for determination of the location and shape of the prostate (target) and of the organs at risk.
This information is used to increase accuracy in radiation dose delivery resulting in better tumor control and lower toxicity.
Ultrasound imaging is harmless for the patient, it is cost-effective, and it allows for real-time volumetric organ tracking.
For these reasons, it is an ideal technique for image guidance during EBRT workflows.
Review papers have been published in which the use of ultrasound imaging in EBRT workflows for different cancer sites (prostate, breast, etc.) was extensively covered.
This new review paper aims at providing the readers with an update on the current status for prostate cancer ultrasound guided EBRT treatments.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Camps, Saskia M.& Fontanarosa, Davide& de With, Peter H. N.& Verhaegen, Frank& Vanneste, Ben. 2018. The Use of Ultrasound Imaging in the External Beam Radiotherapy Workflow of Prostate Cancer Patients. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1128602
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Camps, Saskia M.…[et al.]. The Use of Ultrasound Imaging in the External Beam Radiotherapy Workflow of Prostate Cancer Patients. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1128602
American Medical Association (AMA)
Camps, Saskia M.& Fontanarosa, Davide& de With, Peter H. N.& Verhaegen, Frank& Vanneste, Ben. The Use of Ultrasound Imaging in the External Beam Radiotherapy Workflow of Prostate Cancer Patients. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1128602
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1128602