What fractionation do you use for prostate cancer after TURP?
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What fractionation do you use for prostate-only RT after TURP for low or intermediate risk prostate cancer?
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Radiation Oncology · Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
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I would discourage the treatment of low risk prostate cancer in favor of active surveillance, especially in a situation such as this where there may be an increased risk of complications with RT.
For intermediate risk, I use 1.8-2 Gy fractions and I may lower the total dose to around 75.6 Gy. For th...
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