Stereotactic body radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Future Oncol. 2011 Sep;7(9):1077-86. doi: 10.2217/fon.11.86.

Abstract

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a promising treatment option for prostate cancer. Hypofractionation regimens, such as SBRT, may be more advantageous compared with conventional regimens because low α:β ratio of prostate cancer has high sensitivity to dose per fraction. In addition, a smaller and tighter margin with SBRT is expected to provide a low toxicity rate without reducing tumor control. The purpose of this article is to examine radiobiological, technical and clinical aspects of SBRT for prostate cancer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dose Fractionation, Radiation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Radiosurgery* / economics