Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
Discover advanced treatment options for low or intermediate-risk prostate cancer at UP Health System.
This therapy, called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), precisely delivers high doses of radiation directly to cancer cells, while also avoiding healthy tissue and non-cancerous cells. By avoiding radiation exposure to nearby healthy tissue, it lowers the likelihood of complications caused by toxicity of the bladder, sex organs and rectum.
In addition to lower toxicity in healthy cells near the tumor, SBRT also has a remarkably shorter treatment duration than traditional radiotherapy. Previous treatment methods required lower doses over 44 sessions, while SBRT is completed in just five sessions.
SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel
Space Hydrogel™, a pre-treatment to radiation therapy, is the first and only FDA-cleared spacer to help reduce the radiation dose delivered to the rectum in men choosing to undergo radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
With SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel in place, a doctor can complement the patient’s radiation treatment to better target their cancer while preserving healthy tissue to help maintain rectal function. This potentially reduces rectal complications and helps to maintain the quality of life.
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