Highly Targeted Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Prevents Damage to Surrounding Organs and to Sexual Function

This is the conclusion of a research team at Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute.

The guided radiation method means to place tiny gold pellets in the subject’s prostate prior to treatment and then imaged these markers immediately prior to treatment. Markers placing is fast and relatively painless and help doctors for a more precise radiation dose and a more targeted area when treating of the tumor.