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전립선암 방사선치료（양성자 포함） · Radiotherapy for prostate cancer (incl. proton) · Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy for prostate cancer (incl. proton)
No incision: the prostate is irradiated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy or proton therapy, often combined with hormone therapy. Suited to localized disease in patients who cannot or do not want surgery, and also used for recurrence after surgery. Samsung Medical Center and some other hospitals have proton therapy centers.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| No surgical incision; Done as an outpatient | Longer treatment course; Side effects such as rectal and bladder irritation can occur |
Used for
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital