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...
The risk is highest in people with cancer, blood cell disorders, pre-existing dental problems, or people treated with steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation. Ask your doctor about your own risk.Sunitinib can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or the father is using this ...
Comparison of radiation side-effects in prostate cancer. By - Wolfgang Lilleby, Dag Rune Olsen, Sophie D Fossdoi:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)75969-9Wolfgang LillebyDag Rune OlsenS D Foss aThe LancetDearnaley DP, Khoo VS, Norman AR, Meyer L, Nanum A, et al. Comparison of radiation side-...
CT scans use X-rays, which produce ionizing radiation. Research shows that this kind ofradiationmay damage your DNA and lead to cancer. But the risk is very small – your chances of developing a fatal cancer because of a CT scan are about 1 in 2,000. But radiation’s effects add up ...
used in combination with a type of radiation called Radium 223 (Ra-223) dichloride. You shouldnotreceive treatment with Ra-223 dichloride forat least5 days after your last dose of Akeega with prednisone. Tell your healthcare provider about any other treatments you are taking for prostate ...
Every treatment has potential risks, benefits, and side effects. The patient and his or her care team, which may include an internist or other specialist, surgeon, oncologist, radiation oncologist, and others, will help determine the best and most appropriate course of treatment. ...
Changes in sexual function other than erectile dysfunction are sparsely investigated after radiation therapy for prostate cancer.doi:10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.03.044A. FreyC. Korsgaard PedersenH. LindbergR. BisbjergM. FodeElsevier Inc.Journal of Sexual Medicine...
Are there any long-term effects patients should be aware of from both surgery and radiation for prostate cancer? Sartor: Yes. With regard to surgery, most of the [side effects] can come relatively early, and then there's a period of healing. Occasionally, there can be problems with urethra...
The medicines, radiation, and surgeries used to treat advanced prostate can cause side effects, but there are lots of ways to manage them. Remember, you need to let your doctor know what's going on with you. They may be able to adjust your doses or switch your treatments, and that can...
radiation treatment in your chest area.Do not use Perjeta if you are pregnant. It can cause birth defects or death to the unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using pertuzumab with trastuzumab, and for at least 7 months after your treatment ends. Tell ...