Effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer Effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer One of the most devasting diagnoses that a patient ever receives is the news that he or she is suffering from cancer.
Cancer is the terrifying beast of nightmares to every patient.
To some patients, the cure sounds worse than the disease. It is necessary to dispel some of the myths that surround Radiation Therapy and to deal with the reality in a rational informed manner. In the following paragraphs we will follow a patient through a hypothetical scenario in order to allay some of those fears and hopefully, give a more accurate picture to those patients who are contemplating their choices in the battle against cancer. Day One Mr. Jones has been given his diagnosis of prostate cancer by his urologist and has been given a referral for an initial evauluation by a Radiation Oncologist. At his appointment, he is examined by the Radiation Oncologist, which is the term given the physician whose field of practice is in Radiation Therapy.