Prostate Radiation

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Does brachytherapy for prostate cancer have the same side effects as beam radiation therapy? Like nausea and fatigue?

My father was overtreated with radiation for prostate cancer and has suffered some serious side effects. The latest is a large defect in the inner wall of the rectum which connects to the bladder and continuously drains urine. Anyone with similar problems of urinary incontinence and or suggestions?
This is a sensitive issue,please be empathetic.

I have had an agressive form of prostate cancer. Treatment included radiation internal as well as internal, inplants. Horemone and meds. Everything other than removal. I now have diabeties, have undergone triple bi-pass, I now hurt all over, my hips are all but killing me, I have lost and regained and lost again ability to controll urination. Thoughts please.

(Prostate Cancer Treatment) Hyperthermia Low Sexual Side Effects vci.org Prostate Cancer has a big challenge to those man who have it the, in most cases, permanent side effects of conventional therapies: impotence and incontinence. No one of our patients at the Valley Cancer Institute has those side effects, and two third of them report increase on libido and sexual activity! The explanation is very simple: Hyperthermia is a very gentle heat treatment, and combined with low-dose of radiation, spares the prostate and surrounded organs from the permanent and devastating side effects of standard care: surgery, chemotherapy and high radiation alone. In a ex-patient’s words: “no cutting, burning or poisoning…” The response rate or cure of Hyperthermia combined with low-dose-radiation is two to three times higher than conventional treatments: www.vci.org Prostate Cancer Treatment – National Cancer Institute Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of prostate cancer. www.cancer.gov – Cached – Similar – Prostate Cancer Treatment – National Cancer Institute There are different types of treatment for patients with prostate cancer. … Hormone therapy used in the treatment of prostate cancer may include the … www.cancer.gov – Cached – Similar – Show more results from www.cancer.gov Prostate Cancer Treatment Guide The Prostate Cancer Treatment Guide is a comprehensive source of prostate cancer information that is written plainly and organized conveniently into a …

My husbane started radiation therapy today to treat prostate cancer. His doctors have advised him that there will be no side effects apart from perhaps some fatigue towards the end of the course of treatment.
He has a stressful job and is concerned that the therapy may affect his ability to work at some stage.
Has anyone reading this had this treatment? What, if any, side effects did you experience and how were they treated?

He is 60 and the cancer was detected in its very early stages.

the more details,the better

I am doing research for a friend who is considering having elective radiation after a radical prostatectomy. I am hoping for those who have had radiation done for prostate cancer to share their experience about the whole treatment and what were some of the side effects you experienced.

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