2023年1月1日 · WebMD explains the use of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, including internal and external radiation therapy, how radiation therapy is performed, side effects, risks, and more.

2023年1月12日 · Some of the most common side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer include erectile dysfunction, urinary problems, and bowel problems.

2023年5月10日 · Potential side effects of external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer may include: Most of the side effects are mild and tolerable. Some side effects may develop months to years later. Serious late side effects aren't common.

2024年4月11日 · Side effects of radiation for prostate cancer can include erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, rectal issues and more. But treatments can help.

SBRT might be an option to treat some cancers that are just in the prostate. The main advantage of SBRT over IMRT in this setting is that the treatment takes much less time (days instead of weeks). However, some side effects might be worse with SBRT than with IMRT.

2021年8月26日 · Because the prostate is close to several vital structures, radiation therapy can disrupt normal urinary, bowel, and sexual functioning.

2022年4月1日 · Patients who receive any type of radiation therapy (external beam or brachytherapy) to treat their prostate cancer can have side effects. “Short term” side effects are ones that start during or shortly after your radiation treatment.

2024年6月7日 · When it comes to prostate cancer, there are two kinds of radiation treatment: external beam radiation and brachytherapy. The kind that your doctor recommends will depend on your particular...

2024年9月6日 · In general, image-guided radiation therapy for prostate cancer that uses standard-of-care doses results in low rates of severe side effects. 1 The most common side effects of radiation therapy for...

2021年4月22日 · Radiation therapy is one treatment your doctor may recommend for prostate cancer. It may be used either by itself or in combination with other treatment options, such as hormone therapy, active...