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External beam radiotherapy increases the risk of bladder cancer in patients with prostate cancer

External beam radiotherapy increases the risk of bladder cancer in patients with prostate cancer

Posted by on Oct 27, 2018 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the risks of bladder or rectal cancer for patients who have had surgery or external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) as a treatment for prostate cancer. This study found that radiation therapy led to a higher risk of bladder cancer, as compared to prostate surgery.  Some background Surgery and radiation...

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The effects of non-metastatic prostate cancer treatment on urinary functions

Posted by on Jan 26, 2015 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect of radiation and surgery on urinary adverse effects in prostate cancer. Some background Prostate cancer is usually treated with surgery or radiation with high rates of long-term survival. Surgery can involve procedures such as a radical prostatectomy which involves removing the entire...

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