Nov 15, 2021, 16:47 PM
by
GoodHealth Magazine
Radiation Oncologist Justin Voog, MD, PhD and
Ridley-Tree Cancer Center’s highly-trained radiation
oncology team offer
an advanced treatment for prostate
cancer called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT.)
This innovative technique uses Ridley-Tree’s state-of-the-art linear accelerators to safely and precisely deliver curative
doses of radiation to the tumor target, while minimizing
impact on surrounding tissues. The 20-minute procedure
requires five sessions instead of eight weeks of conventional
radiation therapy, resulting in faster recovery times. The team
incorporates a CT/MRI fusion simulation scan and real-time
image-guided radiotherapy, to achieve a high level of precision
throughout a patient’s treatment course. All SBRT patients
receive Space OAR injectable hydrogel prior to treatment to
potentially limit side effects that can result from the radiation.
To learn more about SBRT and all of the advanced radiation
oncology treatment options at Ridley-Tree, visit our website at radiationoncology.ridleytreecc.org.
SBRT may not be covered by all health insurance plans.
Patients should check with their health insurance provider to
determine coverage.
Photo caption: (Left to right) Medical Dosimetrist Timothy Johnson, Registered Nurse Susanne Roberts, Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Justin Voog, Medical Physicist Meg Barker, Director of Radiation Oncology Clarence Thompson