Most every person who is treated for cancer has questions. Click here to read some of the most frequently asked questions as answered by our doctors and nurses. Radiation therapy is a powerful treatment.
Some people experience side effects from their therapy.
Below are some of these conditions, along with information written by our Radiation Oncology nurses to help patients alleviate them. When your bladder is in the area being treated with radiation, you may feel frequency of urination, burning and urgency. You may also experience spasm-like sensations when urinating. Cells that line the bladder are also cells that are rapidly growing and are very susceptible to radiation. The irritation is temporary.