South Florida Radiation Oncology offers the most technologically advanced prostate cancer treatment options so you can get back to living your life.

We provide you and your family member with a team to help you navigate and decide upon the best course of treatment for your prostate cancer. Our experienced, board-certified physicians are here to deliver the best possible care with the most cutting edge technology.

According to the National Cancer Institute the definition of prostate cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.

Estimated new cases and deaths from prostate cancer in the United States in 2012:

• New cases: 241,740
• Deaths: 28,170

See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Prostate Cancer to learn about prostate cancer staging tests, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.

For an overview of research advances, see Cancer Advances In Focus: Prostate Cancer.

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Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Treatment of prostate cancer has evolved markedly through advances in technology and clinical research. Prostate cancer can be treated effectively using conventional radiation therapy, prostate brachytherapy, and radiosurgery. Treatment is prescribed based on the patient's disease and history.

Prostate Cancer Treatment at SFRO offers the following technology for your individual needs:

SFRO offers you hope with the CyberKnife System and TrueBeam STx.

CyberKnife Advantages for Prostate Cancer Treatment

• The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is pain free, non-invasive - no incisions, and can be done in 5 treatments or less.
• With the CyberKnife, no frame is required to keep the head motionless.
• It is offered as an outpatient procedure so you experience an almost immediate return to normal activity.

For more detailed information on the CyberKnife system click here.

For additional resources about CyberKnife please visit these websites: Accuray and CyberKnife^®.

TrueBeam STx Advantages for Prostate Cancer Treatment

• The TrueBeam STx combines imaging, sophisticated and powerful beam delivery and advanced motion management to deliver a prescribed radiation dose from nearly every angle.
• Clinicians can develop treatments that are best suited for patient's individual circumstances with greater precision.

For additional resources about TrueBeam STx please visit these websites: Varian and TrueBeam STx.

Another effective prostate cancer treatment is Rapid Arc which is also performed by the TrueBeam, as radiotherapy technology, gated RapidArc and SBRT or stereotactic body radiotherapy.

High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy

HDR brachytherapy uses implants to deliver high radiation doses directly into cancerous tumors, minimizing the risk of damage to surrounding tissue. Please consult with your SFRO team to determine the best treatment for your individual needs.

To see the other treatment options available at SFRO please click here.

Please call us at 877-930-SFRO (7376) today to find the right treatment option for you.