A team of experts dedicated to your care
The Southeast Regional Prostate Cancer Treatment Center, the first state of the art facility of its kind in our area, combines leading edge radiation-oncology with patient centered care. As a patient, you can trust the tradition of excellence in medical care, represented by the collective expertise of the physicians of Atlantic Urological Associates and the specially trained team at the Center. From initial diagnosis to final treatment, our team of highly trained professionals are committed to service excellence, placing the individualized needs of you and your family as the highest priority.
Your Appointment
Once you are diagnosed, your Urologist will refer you to the Radiation Oncologist, who will consult with you regarding the treatment methods which suit your individual needs. Your referral for consultation to the Southeast Regional Prostate Cancer Treatment Center will be handled by our staff, with little inconvenience to you. Our staff will be available to assist you with questions and concerns during your course of treatment. |
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Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is an advanced mode of high-precision radiotherapy that utilizes computer-controlled x-ray accelerators to deliver precise radiation doses to a malignant tumor and/or specific areas around the tumor. The radiation dose is designed to conform to the three-dimensional shape of the target volume by modulating-or controlling-the intensity of the radiation beam. Treatment is carefully planned using CT images of the patient in conjunction with computerized dose calculations to determine the dose intensity pattern that will best conform to the target volume shape. Because the normal tissue dose is reduced to a minimum with the IMRT approach, higher and more effective radiation doses can safely be delivered to tumors with fewer side effects compared with conventional radiotherapy techniques. IMRT is a curative cancer treatment. The Southeast Regional Prostate Cancer Treatment Center relies on a specially trained team for IMRT delivery. This team includes the radiation oncologist, medical radiation physicist, dosimetrist, radiation therapists, radiation therapy nurse, and front office staff. |
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Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) is a daily method of target localization using images taken immediately before treatment resulting in a precise targeting of the prostate. Tumor volumes may experience small shifts due to internal organ motion. Accurate daily targeting increases radiation to the tumor and spares normal surrounding tissue.
IGRT has many different methodologies. One method utilizes tiny, pure gold markers to localize the prostate. The markers become visible landmarks for prostate location on pre-treatment images. The treatment planning scans with the markers implanted allow the creation of planned target volume. |
Southeast Regional Prostate Cancer Treatment Center
