title: Implementation of intensity modulated radiotherapy for prostate cancer in a private radiotherapy service in Mexico.
abstract: Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) allows physicians to deliver higher conformal doses to the tumour, while avoiding adjacent structures. As a result the probability of tumour control is higher and toxicity may be reduced. However, implementation of IMRT is highly complex and requires a rigorous quality assurance (QA) program both before and during treatment. The present article describes the process of implementing IMRT for localized prostate cancer in a radiation therapy department. In our experience, IMRT implementation requires careful planning due to the need to simultaneously implement specialized software, multifaceted QA programs, and training of the multidisciplinary team. Establishing standardized protocols and ensuring close collaboration between a multidisciplinary team is challenging but essential.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: María Adela
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Poitevin-Chacón
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Gabriel
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Reséndiz González
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Adriana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alvarado Zermeño
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Jesús Manuel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Flores Castro
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Christian Haydée
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Flores Balcázar
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Samuel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rosales Pérez
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Miguel Angel
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pérez Pastenes
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Alejandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rodríguez Laguna
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Patricio
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vázquez Fernández
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Alejandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Calvo Fernández
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radioterapia, Médica Sur Hospital, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, 14050 Tlalpan, México, DF, Mexico.
authors.forename: Jorge
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bastida Ventura
keywords: IMRT; Prostate cancer; Radiotherapy