Common types of radiation therapy
While these are common types of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, they may not be available everywhere or best for every patient. Research all of your options on the American Cancer Society website at cancer.org, and choose the best treatment option based on the guidance of your healthcare provider.
Understanding your risk group
Your risk group is based on three factors: your Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) score, your Gleason score, and the clinical stage of your prostate cancer.
Your physician will evaluate your scores and determine your risk category and course of treatment.
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References
- American Cancer Society. Prostate Cancer Survival Rates. Accessed March 2025. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/survival-rates.html
- Kotecha R, Yamada Y, Pei X, et al. Clinical outcomes of high-dose-rate brachytherapy and external beam radiotherapy in the management of clinically localized prostate cancer. Brachytherapy. Jan–Feb 2013;12(1):44–9.
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