Prostate Radiation

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Which therapy is better and why. Calypso prostate radiation or hormone treatment? What is the possible side effects on Calypso therapy in a 80 years old male?

The Calypso® 4D Localization System — referred to as GPS for the Body® — is a breakthrough technology providing doctors a way to precisely set up prostate radiation therapy and then monitor the prostate’s position during treatment. Experts at the University of Maryland Department of Radiation Oncology are the first in the region to use the Calypso technology. In this short video, Pradip Amin, MD, associate professor of Radiation Oncology and an expert in the treatment of prostate cancer, explains why Calypso is an important advance in the treatment of prostate cancer. Calypso technology uses tiny electromagnetic beacons, which are implanted into the prostate in an outpatient procedure prior to treatment. The beacon transponders emit radiofrequency waves which allow very accurate alignment of the prostate before each treatment session and allow the radiation oncologist to monitor the position of the prostate in real time during treatment delivery. Related Links: University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center www.umgcc.org Radiation Oncology Program www.umgcc.org Radiation Oncology Technology www.umgcc.org Overview: Calypso System – GPS for the Body www.umgcc.org Patient Success Story www.umgcc.org Distributed by Tubemogul.

www.hitthetumor.com Latest prostate cancer treatment, the Calypso GPS for the Body, offers real-time tracking for cancer radiation treatments with fewer side effects than traditional image guided radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Dr. Khan and Dr. Sandler explain the results of the AIM Study, which examined quality of life for patients receiving prostate cancer treatment. The findings showed reduced prostate cancer side effects in patients receiving radiation for cancer treatment with the Calypso System, giving patients one less thing to worry about during prostate cancer recovery.

Prostate radiation treatment with Calypso GPS for the Body Technology for prostate cancer patients significantly reduces prostate radiation side effects. By targeting the tumor in real time, Calypso allows health care professionals to safely administer effective radiation for cancer treatment, while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue. When healthy tissue is exposed to radiation for cancer treatment, side effects such as urinary and sexual dysfunction, as well as bowel incontinence may occur. Fortunately, Calypso’s GPS for the Body Technology is a very good choice in prostate treatment options as it is the only one that tracks prostate tumors in real time to minimize prostate radiation side effects.

After receiving the latest prostate cancer treatment from Calypso’s GPS for the Body technology, actual patient Jim Mack shares his experiences with prostate cancer recovery and cancer radiation treatment.

Mike Trivisanno WTAM Radio Show Prostate Cancer Treatment Calypso Demo

Dr. Eulau speaks about his experience treating patients with Calypso. Decreased side effects greatly benefit his prostate cancer patients.

AIM Study shows reduced prostate radiation side effects. The Calypso System’s ‘GPS for the Body’ uses real-time tracking to improve image guided radiation therapy for prostate cancer.