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What is salvation radiation and when is it needed?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 6, 2025 | Replies (30)

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Salvage radiation is commonly used for the prostate bed after prostate removal with the discovery of a biological re-occurrence but sometimes, even when the prostate has not been removed. If you are thinking you may need salvage radiation, you may want to consider the Mridian or Elekta unity radiation machines, which have built in, real-time MRI, as they will minimize side effects while maximizing precision.

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Well I was just curious about what it meant in case my oncologist thinks I need it. Thanks for your response.