Session Information
2012 ASTRO Annual Meeting
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External Beam Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Dose, Volume, Fractionation
Track : Educational Session
Program Code: EDU305
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM  EST
Duration: 90 Minutes
Location: 205ABC
SPEAKER(S):
Jason Efstathiou, MD, PhD
Eric Horwitz, MD
Description
The session will describe the various radiation techniques in the treatment of prostate cancer. The presenters will compare the different total dose models and fractionation schedules in regards to over outcome and anticipated side effects. Advantages and limitations of various fractionation schedules will be identified. At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to do the following: 1. Describe the various radiation techniques in the treatment of prostate cancer. 2. Compare the different total dose models and fractionation schedules in regards to over outcome and anticipated side effects. 3. Identify the advantages and limitations of various fractionation schedules.


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(Code: EDU305)
Non-Attendee/Member-in-Training:
Non-Attendee/Member:
Attendee:Free