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Brachytherapy Cancer Treatment
When it comes to breast cancer treatment, radiation can seem like a walk in the park compared to major surgery and months of chemotherapy. For me, it was a breeze. I had already survived a lumpectomy and chemotherapy before my turn at radiation. I’d endured hair loss, nausea, low blood counts, fever, two hospitalizations, and a blood transfusion. Radiation couldn’t – and didn’t – even compare. But it’s still quite a process, and what follows will shed some light on how you might...
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From Our Experts
Do I Need My Entire Prostate Treated?
I would like to continue discussing my previous entry about cryoablation for prostate cancer. If you recall, I mediated an UsToo Prostate... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments
My father's case of prostate cancer was discovered by chance: he exhibited no initial symptoms. This is fairly typical in older men, since... Read more »
Bleeding from the Penis: What Can Cause It?
Dear Dr. Motola, I underwent brachytherapy and HDR treatments for advanced prostate cancer 16 months ago. This past week I've been... Read more »
Brachytherapy and Erectile Dysfunction
We have been discussing the varying effects that the different treatment options for prostate cancer can have on erectile function. We... Read more »
Radiation Therapy Options for Treating Prostate Cancer
In this era of minimally invasive medicine, one of the options for the treatment of prostate cancer is the use of radiation therapy. This... Read more »
From Our Sources
Understanding Radiation Therapy: What To Know About Brachyther...
Source: National Cancer Institute
Understanding Radiation Therapy What To Know About Brachytherapy (A Type of Internal Radiation Therapy) “I asked questions. My doctor took the... Read more »
The Prevalence and Types of Sexual Dysfunction in People With ...
Sexuality is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon that incorporates biologic, psychologic, interpersonal, and behavioral dimensions. It is... Read more »
Cervical Cancer: Treatment for Invasive Cervical Cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
RadiationRadiation therapy is a treatment option for early stage cervical cancer (stages 1A2 - 1B1). Radiation given along with cisplatin-based... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Localized Prostate Cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy may be used as an initial treatment for localized prostate cancer. It may also be used as treatment for cancer... Read more »
Vaginal Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention To lower your risk of developing vaginal cancer, consider the following guidelines. Avoid human papilloma virus (HPV)... Read more »
10 Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer
Active surveillance Prostate tumors are not terribly uncommon among men, though the growth rate and symptoms should be monitored closely. Not all tumors require immediately action, and thus, a "watchful waiting" approach is acceptable in many...
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