Hypofractionated radiation therapy

Hypofractionated radiation therapy is a safe and effective treatment option for some cancers and has multiple benefits both for people with cancer and the health care system.

Health professionals play an important role in providing information and support to patients receiving radiation therapy and advocating for patient choice.

By the end of this rapid learning you will be able to:

• define hypofractionation
• differentiate between hypofractionated and conventional radiation therapy prescriptions and schedules 
• describe the benefits of hypofractionation for patients and the health care system
• identify cancer types where hypofractionation is accepted as a safe and effective treatment option.

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Module

Continue your learning

• Learn more about hypofractionated radiation therapy, the clinical case for hypofractionation and the use of hypofractionated radiation therapy in the treatment of breast and prostate cancer.
• Access the eviQ patient information sheets for hypofractionated radiation therapy for early breast cancer and hypofractionated radiation therapy for prostate cancer and provide patients with evidence-based information about their treatment.
• Access the protocols on eviQ to learn more about hypofractionated schedules for breast and prostate cancer.

Reference list

Full references are listed here.