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...
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-...
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...
Policymakers and clinicians have highlighted the need for comparative studies of prostate cancer treatments. However, there is little evidence comparing IMRT to conventional radiation therapy. Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, or 3D-CRT, uses computers and special imaging techniques such as CT...
"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...
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 ...
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...
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...
radiation treatment of your bladder.Using ifosfamide may increase your risk of developing other cancers, such as leukemia. Ask your doctor about this risk.Ifosfamide can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy.Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, whether you ...
Your cancer treatments may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.Common Perjeta side effects are more likely to occur, such as:nausea, diarrhea; temporary hair loss; fever, low blood cell counts; tiredness; rash; or numbness, tingling, or burning pain ...