Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Radiation therapy is a method of treatment in which high-energy rays are used to kill or weaken cancer cells. Irradiation can be carried out from a source that is outside the body, or from radioactive materials that are injected directly into the tumour. Sometimes radiotherapy is chosen as the first low-grade treatment for prostate cancer that has not yet spread beyond the organ and has affected only the surrounding tissues. Radiation therapy has the same probability of healing as the use of operative therapy. If the cancer is already in its late stage, radiotherapy can help reduce tumour volume and pain.
The oncologist of the Israeli clinic Tel Aviv Medical Clinic is engaged in the detection and treatment of malignant tumours. He selects the course of therapy, the method of treatment, corrects the dose of radiation. He can use methods of internal ionizing radiation, as well as perform a one-time procedure with an increased dose of radiation to destroy the tumour. The specialist carefully studies the development of pathology, the location of education, metastasis, complications after the procedure. The doctor works closely with an oncologist, mammologist, surgeon, chemotherapist, radiologist and diagnosis.
Symptoms of the disease
If you notice the following signs, see your doctor immediately:
- Lower abdominal pain;
- Feeling burning and cutting in the perineum;
- Frequent urination;
- Availability of selections;
- Accelerated ejaculation;
- Psychological disorders;
- Reduced potency;
- Prolonged erections;
- Increased fatigue.
An experienced specialist will conduct the necessary examination and establish the correct diagnosis.
The essence of the procedure
Radiation therapy is used when it is impossible to physically remove a tumour. Radiation exposure is based on the effect of ionizing exposure on the affected area. In this case, robotic equipment is used and the doctor individually selects a dose of radiation. Radiation therapy affects the affected area and causes self-destruction of the tumour. It is worth noting that radiotherapy involves conducting several sessions during the month. All this time, the patient is under round-the-clock control of doctors, who, if necessary, can adjust the regimen of therapy. Sometimes the patient has adverse reactions. However, they are easily bought with the help of special drugs or pass independently, after the end of treatment.