Invasive methods unnecessary for prostate cancer radiation therapy treatment planning
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 16:14
in Health & Medicine
Modern 3-D computed tomography (CT) is an effective method for locating the prostatic apex for radiation therapy treatment planning in prostate cancer patients because it eliminates the need for an invasive procedure and the related side effects, according to a study in the May 1 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics.