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Radiation therapy may be used as an initial treatment for localized prostate cancer. It may also be used as treatment for cancer that has not been fully removed or has recurred after surgery. In advanced cancer, radiation therapy is used to shrink the size of the tumor and relieve symptoms.
Radiation therapy used to be reserved for older men (over age 70) with locally advanced prostate cancer who had a life expectancy of 15 years or less. However, it is now being used more...
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Prostate Cancer: Tests to Determine Severity of Cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Prostate cancer: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - prostate cancerInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on prostate cancer:American... Read more »
Prostate cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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