Summary:
- Stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) is a type of radiation treatment for prostate cancer that delivers high doses of radiation to the tumor with precision, minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
- SRT is a non-invasive outpatient procedure that can be completed in 4-5 sessions, compared to traditional radiation therapy which typically requires 20-40 sessions.
- Studies show SRT has similar or better outcomes compared to other prostate cancer treatments like surgery or conventional radiation, with potentially fewer side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction.