Target Volume Optimization for Localized Prostate Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To provide a comprehensive review of the means by which to optimize target volume definition for the purposes of treatment planning for patients with intact prostate cancer with a specific emphasis on focal boost volume definition.

Methods

Here we conduct a narrative review of the available literature summarizing the current state of knowledge on optimizing target volume definition for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.

Results

Historically, the treatment of prostate cancer included a uniform prescription dose administered to the entire prostate with or without coverage of all or part of the seminal vesicles. The development of prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) using prostate-specific radiotracers has ush

SUBMITTER: Patel KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11531394 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature