2007-03-10 07:03:52 · 8 answers · asked by don l. c 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_4X_Radiation_Therapy_36.asp?sitearea=
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3213.htm
http://www.prostateinfo.com/patients/treatment/radiation.asp
I found these links that have plenty of information for you to look at. Hope they help. Good Luck.
2007-03-10 07:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by SCORPIO 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a student in Radiation Therapy and work with many prostate cancer patients. I am very sorry to hear that this but there seems to be a great success with treating prostate cancer. Many of the gentlemen that we treat are quite well and still continue to work and go about their daily lives quite normally. The side effects from the radiation could include skin irritation, constipation, fatigue, although side effects are different for every patient.
There are several options in the prostate cancer area - some physicians decide to operate and remove some of the prostate, but radiation is quite popular. If you want to still have children, there is a testicular guard that can protect the testicles from radiation as much as possible.
2007-03-11 18:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by chic-chik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you and your physician should have had a discussion regarding whether or not the cancer has spread. If it has then radiation is a viable therapy. If there is no evidence that it has spread then have your prostate removed. You will experience impotence, incontinence but you will be alive. I told my father that four years ago and he is still alive today after his prostatectomy. If you have children you may see them grow up if that is more important to you than having sex again or having to learn to control your bladder function again then look into the prostatectomy. If you radiate your pelvis you can not easily have surgery as radiation really damages all your tissues.
2007-03-10 15:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by versedgiver 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a woman, but had to have radiation to the area where I would have a prostate if I were male. Practically speaking, RUN to the store & stock up on aloe vera & lotion toilet paper. The radiation will burn that tender area & wiping will be miserable. Change your diet to a bland, low fiber diet because spicey, fibrous foods can cause a great deal of discomfort. Make sure to get some aloe vera gel (I don't remember the name - the doctor gave me several tubes). DON'T let constipation or diarrhea get out of control as your colon will be fried & abnormal BM's can be miserably painful.
Don't be surprised if your digestion does not completely return to normal. I still keep a stock of aloe vera TP. The doctor said that it's to be expected, as he would expect in prostate patients.
2007-03-11 19:40:01 · answer #4 · answered by Taffy Saltwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The newer forms of radiation therapy will aim specifically at the affected areas. Good Luck.
2007-03-11 01:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...other than good luck...my husband had his removed for cancer 1.5 months ago....so my heart goes out to you....did you opt not to have surgery or was that not an option.....well...you will be in my thoughts and prayers....
2007-03-10 17:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know I guy who got cured, so I know it's possible. Hang in there & defeat it.
2007-03-10 15:11:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope all goes well
2007-03-10 18:57:53 · answer #8 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋