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Is Conventionally Fractionated Radiotherapy (CFRT) mentioned on mirakind.org/prostox-testing/ the same as Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)? Specifically, does the CFRT test indicate if I am at high or low risk for IMRT?

If the result of SBRT test indicates high risk, can I opt for IMRT instead?"

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If you are likely to be highly radiosensitive based on Prostox, your RO may spread out your treatments to either conventionally fractionated (~44 treatments) or moderately hypofractionated (~26 treatments) instead of extremely hypofractionated (5 treatments).

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Infamous9597 in reply to Tall_Allen

Thank you, Tall_Allen. So the CFRT test is basically useless. The results of the SBRT test alone should give me a good idea of which radiation treatment to choose.

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Tall_Allen in reply to Infamous9597

I would think that is your risk is high for SBRT, it is low for CFRT. If they are both high risk, maybe consider prostatectomy?

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Infamous9597 in reply to Tall_Allen

If they are both high risk, would moderately hypofractionated (~26 treatments) be an option?

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Tall_Allen in reply to Infamous9597

No.

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LongevityAT

I had the test and was also high risk for SBRT. Dr Kishan recommended 20 treatments and all went well.

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Infamous9597 in reply to LongevityAT

thank you LongevityAT

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