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Biologically equivalent radiation dose (*)
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Method of Radiation Delivery
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200 Gy |
Concentrates 150-200 beams of radiation on prostate from numerous angles and locations |
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Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
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150-160 Gy |
Aims 5-7 beams of radiation at prostate from a single arc |
Calypso-Guided EEBRT/IMRT
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150-160 Gy |
Aims 5-7 beams of radiation at prostate from a single arc |
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170-220 Gy |
15-20 small tubes (catheters) are inserted into the prostate to be used to deliver radiation |
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170-210 Gy |
20 or more needles inserted into the prostate permanently deposit about 100 radioactive seeds, which then release radiation over a period of time |