Prostatakrebs: Wann und wie kann der Tumor bestrahlt werden? | Prostata Hilfe Deutschland

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Dunst on the possibilities of radiation therapy for prostate cancer. A recording of the lecture from the Prostate Health Information Day of Prostate Help Germany on March 1, 2025, in Kiel. Radiation therapist Prof. Dr. Jürgen Dunst provides an overview of the latest developments in radiation therapy. He also explains in detail how radiation therapy actually works. Also worth knowing: Radiation therapy has now surpassed surgery in terms of tolerability. You can find the complete stream on our YouTube channel under "live". ► About Prostate Help Germany Men are notoriously reluctant to go to the doctor! For us, that was motivation enough to establish Prostate Help Germany. With our services, we aim to provide comprehensive information about prostate diseases, especially prostate cancer. One focus is on the benefits and risks of early detection screenings. These include PSA testing, digital rectal examination (DRE), multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI), and biopsy. Another focus: Treatment methods for prostate cancer. These include watchful waiting, active surveillance, surgery (radical prostatectomy), radiation therapy (such as brachytherapy and proton beam therapy), hormone therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radionuclide therapy. We also report on new approaches such as cryotherapy, hyperthermia, and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). Also in focus: rehabilitation measures and aftercare, as well as supportive measures such as a healthy diet, yoga, and pelvic floor exercises. Why is raising awareness about prostate diseases and prostate cancer so important to us? Almost every man will experience some kind of prostate issue at some point in his life. For example, about half of all men over 60 and 90 percent of all men over 70 have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This can significantly impair quality of life. Around 75,000 men in Germany are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. Malignant tumors in the prostate are—along with colorectal and lung cancer—the most common cause of cancer death among men in Germany. Despite this, only one in four men over the age of 45 takes advantage of preventative care or cancer screening, as reported by the AOK health insurance company. That equates to only about 3.5 million men. More information at https://www.prostata-hilfe-deutschlan... #prostatahilfedeutschland Please donate to support us and our important work! Donation link: https://www.prostata-hilfe-deutschlan... Or subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.prostata-hilfe-deutschlan... Legal notice: The content of these videos is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation, examination, and diagnosis by a medical specialist! #prostatecancer #prostate #cancer #radiationtherapy #menshealth #urology 00:00 Overview of the development of radiation therapy 01:24 Current state of the art 03:02 The radiation treatment process 04:36 How does radiation work? 07:17 Important developments in radiation therapy 09:05 Studies: ProtecT study and Pace A 15:47 Which therapy method is suitable when?