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   How does radiation therapy work for prostate cancer?

   • For prostate cancer, radiation therapy may be given by attaching a radioactive material to a substance that targets specific molecules (such as proteins) on the surface of cancer cells. This allows the radiation to be delivered directly to the cancer cells, which may cause fewer or less severe side effects.

   Radiation therapy for prostate cancer - Canadian Cancer Society

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   How do radiation beams work for prostate cancer?

   • Along with shaping the beams and aiming them at the prostate from several angles, the intensity (strength) of the beams can be adjusted to limit the doses of radiation reaching nearby normal tissues. This lets doctors deliver an even higher radiation dose to the cancer.

   Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

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   Does radiation kill prostate cancer?

   • Radiation is the strategic use of ionizing radiation or photons to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy, like surgery, is very effective at killing localized or locally advanced prostate cancer and has the same cure rate as surgery.

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   Can radiation treatment help men with metastatic prostate cancer?

   • This revolutionary treatment has been shown to improve the survival of men with metastatic prostate cancer that has spread to the bones, and to delay problems in the bone such as pain or fracture. Compared to earlier radiation methods, these modern techniques reduce the chance of urinary and bowel problems.

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   Which types of radiation therapy are most commonly used to treat prostate cancer?

   • The following types of radiation therapy are most commonly used to treat prostate cancer. During external radiation therapy (also called external beam radiation therapy), a machine directs radiation through the skin to the tumour and some of the tissue around it.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › externalExternal beam radiation for prostate cancer - Mayo Clinic

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   May 10, 2023 · External beam radiation for prostate cancer kills cancer cells by destroying the genetic material that controls how cells grow and divide. Healthy cells in the beam's path also are affected by the radiation, resulting in side effects. The goal of treatment is to destroy the cancerous cells while sparing as much of the normal surrounding tissue ...

3. cancer.ca › prostate › treatmentRadiation therapy for prostate cancer

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   Some common side effects of radiation therapy used for prostate cancer are: fatigue. bowel problems, including diarrhea, blood in the stool, rectal pain, rectal burning or rectal leakage. bladder problems, including more frequent urination, burning with urination or urinary incontinence. sexual problems, including erectile dysfunction.

4. www.cancer.org › treating › radiation-therapyRadiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

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   IMRT is often used along with image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), in which an imaging test is used to create pictures of the prostate just before giving each treatment. Because the prostate’s position in the body can vary slightly from day to day, IGRT can help ensure the radiation is aimed more precisely, which might result in fewer side effects.

5. www.mskcc.org › news › what-every-man-should-knowWhat Every Man Should Know about Radiation Therapy for ...

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   Apr 19, 2022 · This is common with prostate cancer radiation therapy because the radiation can damage cells in the tissues surrounding the prostate. But at MSK, we routinely use sophisticated computer-based planning techniques that help us reduce the dose given to normal tissues such as the rectum, bladder, and urethra, lessening the chances of side effects and complications.

6. www.webmd.com › prostate-cancer › prostate-cancerRadiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer: What to Expect - WebMD

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Radiation therapy has long been a staple of treatment for many types of cancers. When it comes to prostate cancer , there are two kinds of radiation treatment: external beam radiation and ...

7. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-andRadiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Radiation therapy for prostate cancer is best delivered by experienced radiation oncologists who work in high volume centers of excellence. Radiation therapy can: Treat both early stage cancers of the prostate gland and more advanced cancers that may have spread beyond the prostate; Be used alone or with other treatments such as hormone deprivation

8. www.pcf.org › radiation-prostate-cancerRadiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

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   Radiation is the strategic use of ionizing radiation or photons to kill cancer cells. It works by damaging the cancer cells’ DNA (the genetic blueprint of the cancer cell).The targeted cells die without growing or replicating themselves. Radiation therapy, like surgery, is very effective at killing localized or locally advanced prostate ...