"There is a general fear of this kind of radiation treatment on the part of some patients and their physicians, but this study shows that it not only effectively eradicates the recurrent cancer in a substantial number of patients, but that there are few serious side effects," says the study...
In regards to radiation therapy, what we've found is that men may not suffer the side effects immediately. But the effects of radiation therapy, we found, are somewhat more delayed.
Radiation for prostate may cut side effects. (Originated from Boston Globe)Foreman, Judy
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Now, recurrences after radiation are problematic because the treatment of the prostate itself can yield more side effects than you might have in the absence of radiation. If you do surgery, which is an approach, you're going to have relatively poor healing and a higher rate of incontinence an...
Prostate cancer patients who receive hormone treatments before undergoing three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) do not have increased side effects compared with those not receiving hormone therapy before radiation, according to a new study in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology...
Effects of complementary therapies on clinical outcomes in patients being treated with radiation therapy for prostate cancer. BACKGROUND.This pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) examined the clinical effects of 2 complementary (CAM) therapies, relaxation response therapy (RRT)... MD Clair Beard,WB...
Side Effects Of Cryotherapy As with all treatments for prostate cancer, cryotherapy can cause a number of different side effects. These will affect each man differently and you may not experience all or any of them. After undergoing prostate cancer cryotherapy, some patients may experience the foll...
Influence of connective tissue diseases on the expression of radiation side effects: A systematic review. Radiother. Oncol. 78, 123–130 (2006). Article PubMed Google Scholar Merrick, G. S. et al. Erectile function after permanent prostate brachytherapy. Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys....
Common side effects of Doxorubicin include: hair loss, thinning hair, nausea, vomiting, sores in the mouth, skin darkening on the palms or feet, and diarrhea Serious side effects of Doxorubicin include: fast or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, ...