Radiation Therapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer Explained by a Stanford Radiation Oncologist
Stanford University via YouTube
Overview
This course aims to educate viewers on radiation therapy and brachytherapy for prostate cancer. The learning outcomes include understanding shared decision-making, risk assessment, treatment options, survival rates, radiation therapy procedures, side effects, brachytherapy, and PSA monitoring post-treatment. The course teaches about HDR monotherapy as a treatment option. The teaching method involves explanations by a Stanford Radiation Oncologist, supported by a video. The intended audience for this course is patients seeking information on radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Syllabus
Introduction
Shared decision-making
Risk assessment
General treatment options
Survival and prostate cancer
Radiation treatment options
Radiation therapy explained and video
Radiation side effects
Prostate brachytherapy
PSA monitoring after treatment
HDR monotherapy
Taught by
Stanford Health Care