Faculty Advisor(s)
Elaine Halesey
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to discuss all aspects of prostate cancer, with a focus on radiation therapy as a treatment option. An overview of the disease is provided, including statistics, risk factors, symptoms, the process of diagnosis, treatment options, and a case study. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, making it widespread and deadly. This means that it is important to understand as much as possible about the disease in order to achieve the best outcomes possible. The project lists experiences from patients who have undergone radiation therapy, touching on their experiences during and after treatment. Stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) is a recent development in radiation therapy that allows for a high dose to be delivered to a small area. The case study follows a patient who has recurrent prostate adenocarcinoma and receives SBRT as treatment.
Publication Date
2025
Document Type
Poster
Department
Medical Imaging
Keywords
prostate cancer, radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Movement and Mind-Body Therapies | Other Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Bernard, Lilly, "The Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer" (2025). Student Research Poster Presentations 2025. 7.
https://digitalcommons.misericordia.edu/research_posters2025/7