Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men worldwide, with millions diagnosed each year. Traditional treatments like surgery and radiation therapy have long been the mainstays, but a ...

Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy beams or subatomic particles to damage the DNA inside prostate cancer cells. After enough damage, the cells cannot multiply, and they die.

Prostatectomy and radiation therapy show no survival difference for low-risk prostate cancer, but higher-risk cases require careful treatment consideration. The ProtecT trial supports active ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Hugs and pictures from the wonderful team at Sentara's Radiation-Oncology department on my final session of radiation. It's been five weeks of daily doses. This all follows results from ...

Dr. Kalnicki answers the question: 'Is Prostate Surgery Done After Radiation?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can I have prostate surgery if my radiation treatments are unsuccessful? Answer: Prostate ...

Dr. Kuettel answers the question: 'Prostate Surgery After Seed Implants?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can I have prostate surgery after seed implant therapy if the cancer is not fully treated? Answer: ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Today is the day! Today is the first day of my radiation treatment at Sentara's Oncology and Radiation department. This follows my prostate cancer diagnosis back in December. Since that ...

For men who undergo a radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, post-surgery radiation therapy can play a vital role in reducing the risk of recurrence. Despite its benefits, many ...