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Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation, is a nonprofit foundation working to heighten the critical role of radiation therapy through research and education.
This 15-minute video walks your through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy to treat your prostate. You will receive an overview of pretreatment planning and treatment, including external beam radiation brachytherapy and SABR. This video gives you the opportunity to see what the equipment looks like, to learn about the members of the health care team treating you, hear from patients and learn about side effects.
Este vídeo de quince minutos de duración le explica lo que puede esperar si usted y su médico eligen la radioterapia para tratar la próstata. Recibirá una visión general de la planificación previa al tratamiento y del tratamiento, incluyendo la braquiterapia de radiación externa y la SABR. Este vídeo le da la oportunidad de ver cómo es el equipo, conocer a los miembros del equipo sanitario que le está tratando, escuchar a los pacientes y conocer los efectos secundarios.