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Radiation Therapy
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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Male Pelvic Floor Therapy Research
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Advanced prostate cancer deadlier in young men
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Statins May Protect Against Prostate Cancer Recurrence
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No-carb diet may curb prostate cancer
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Prostate cancer: genetic and other markers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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