I would like to continue discussing my previous entry about cryoablation for prostate cancer. If you recall, I mediated an UsToo Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting discussing prostate cryoablation. A gentleman asked a very intriguing question: "Do you have to treat the entire prostate gland if a man has prostate cancer?"
This is a very controversial subject. To begin, we need to relate treating prostate cancer like general surgeons treat breast cancer for women. For many years, if a woman...
We have been discussing the varying effects that the different treatment options for prostate cancer can have on erectile function. We... Read more »
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 »
I had lunch with Zack yesterday. In ten days, he’ll get his seed implantation (brachytherapy); he’s been having some anxiety about it,... Read more »
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 »
Radiation therapy is one of the more commonly used methods for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. It involves the use of ionizing... Read more »
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 »
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... Read more »
TORONTO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- June McNamee counts her family among her many blessings. They were her lifeline when she was diagnosed with... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Radiation therapy uses high-powered x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.Alternative NamesTherapy - radiation;... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Radiation TreatmentRadiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an... Read more »
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