The Facts That Matter
Effectiveness of SBRT for Prostate Cancer
Equal to Better than Conventional IMRT
Large, Well-Known Studies
Long-term results are comparable to surgery and conventional radiation
Katz/Kang SBRT Study – 1,100 patients, Dose 35-36.25 Gy in 5 visits
- Low-risk prostate cancer: 93-97% disease control at 10 years
- Intermediate risk: 89-97% disease control at 10 years
- High-risk: 60-70% disease control at 10 years
Seattle / Meier Data
- 97% disease-free survival at 5 years for intermediate-risk patients
- Lower toxicity despite higher biological dose
Patient Experience & Quality of Life
Patient-reported outcomes following SBRT show:
- 99% would choose SBRT again
- 93% report little to no disruption to daily life
- 98% would recommend the treatment to others
- <0.5% long-term bowel effects; ~2% long-term grade 3 urinary effects
- Median PSA after treatment: -0.1, indicating strong cancer control
Treatment Duration
- Up to 5 visits: 1-week or less
- Traditional Radiation: 6-8 weeks (40-45 treatments)
What to Expect
Before Treatment
• Consultation – Review PSA, Gleason score, biopsy, imaging, health
• Treatment Preparation – possible placement of small markers (fiducials) to help allow for precise tracking
• Imaging Review (CT + PET Scan)
• Personalized Treatment Planning
During Treatment
• Painless, non-invasive sessions
• Typically, 4-5 visits over 1 week
After Treatment
• No recovery downtime
• Follow-up imaging to monitor response to treatment
• Ongoing coordination with your care team
Guideline Supported Care
National Consensus statements and major clinical trials show excellent cancer control; recognized by ASTRO as an appropriate treatment option for most prostate cancers.
15,000+ SBRT/SRS Treatments Delivered
20+ Years Physician Experience
Advanced CyberKnife® & TrueBeam® Technology
Regional Referral Center for Complex Cases
Outpatient Cancer Care – No Hospitalization
Board-certified Radiation Oncologists
What Is SBRT?
SBRT is an advanced radiation therapy that targets tumors with sub-millimeter accuracy. Unlike conventional radiation, which may take weeks, SBRT completes treatment in days—protecting healthy tissue and helping patients maintain their daily routines.
Technology Designed for Precision
We use CyberKnife® and Varian TrueBeam® to treat tumors anywhere in the body, even those that move with breathing or normal motion. Advanced imaging and real-time tracking mean no restrictive frames, no breath-holding, and no invasive procedures.
Care All in One Place
Technology is only part of the equation. At CRC, every step—nursing, care coordination, therapy, dosimetry, and oncology—is handled in-house, creating a seamless, patient-centered experience from consultation to treatment completion.
