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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A diet high in fruits and vegetables but low in fat, calcium, and red meat may help prevent prostate cancer, researchers say. Scientists at the... Read more »
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Treating Prostate Cancer A Guide for Men With Localized Prostate Cancer Most men have time to learn about all the options for treating their prostate... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Eating a traditional Indian curry once or twice a week may help ward off dementia, researchers say. The key ingredient in curries--curcumin--is a... Read more »
Researchers say brisk walking could reverse the severe bone loss associated with a common prostate cancer therapy. In a small study of prostate... Read more »