title: Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy for early stage prostatic cancer: techniques, outcomes, and possible pitfalls.
abstract: Advances in radiation therapy have led to the development of multiple methods to deliver radiotherapy accurately to a defined three-dimensional target. This technology is most appropriate in the management of early stage prostatic cancer. Precise delivery of radiotherapy can control prostate cancer while minimizing normal tissue (e.g., bladder and rectum) complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Dipetrillo
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D020266:Radiotherapy, Conformal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012007:Rectum / Q000528:radiation effects; D013679:Technology, Radiologic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000528:radiation effects