Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy beams or subatomic particles to damage the DNA inside prostate cancer cells. After enough damage, the cells cannot multiply, and they die.

Dr. Kalnicki answers the question: 'Is Prostate Surgery Done After Radiation?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can I have prostate surgery if my radiation treatments are unsuccessful? Answer: Prostate ...

Dr. Kuettel answers the question: 'External Beam Vs. Seed Implant Therapy? March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is the difference between external beam radiation therapy and seed implant therapy? Answer: ...

Prostatectomy and radiation therapy show no survival difference for low-risk prostate cancer, but higher-risk cases require careful treatment consideration. The ProtecT trial supports active ...

Brachytherapy and proton therapy are radiation therapies, while HIFU and TULSA are focal therapies with distinct mechanisms. Medicare typically covers HIFU but not TULSA, with potential future ...

Most patients with prostate cancer undergoing treatment experience complications associated with worse quality of life or new health risks. Prostate cancer surgery and radiation therapy are associated ...

Researchers found that stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a form of high-dose radiation delivered in just five sessions, is as safe as conventional treatment, with similar side effects and a ...

For many men with prostate cancer, weeks of daily treatments are no longer the norm. Jonathan Tward, MD, a radiation oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute, explains how image guidance, real-time ...

For men who undergo a radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, post-surgery radiation therapy can play a vital role in reducing the risk of recurrence. Despite its benefits, many ...

After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S., and 20% to 30% of men who beat it once will face a recurrence within five years. A new treatment, known as salvage ...

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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait long to take the next step. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, moving from active surveillance ...