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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: 1 hour ago | Replies (11)
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@jim18 Yup, I had IGRT using TruBeam RapidArc(?) machine.
Cone beam (like a CT scan) is done at beginning of every session to verify that all inside organs, bladder, rectum align with the simulation set-up.
The machine goes all around you and even under you (the table is carbon fiber to allow photons to pass thru) so it’s pretty cool…except that it’s YOU on the table😩
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@heavyphil I had the same machine, it uses hundreds of "beamlets" as it rotates around you to minimize radiation outside the prostate field. As far as choice of machines, my rad oncologist says patient setup and positioning is the most important factor in getting a good result.