Below is a list of possible short term side effects.
External beam radiation therapy side effects prostate cancer.
Radiation is a local cancer treatment option with local side effects in the area being treated.
External radiation or external beam radiation is the most common type of radiation therapy used for cancer treatment.
Blood in your urine.
The men who received surgery saw an immediate steep drop off in their erectile function compared with men who received other types of treatment.
Radiation technology allows the very careful delivery of external beam radiation therapy.
Short term side effects are ones that start during or shortly after your radiation treatment.
Rectal bleeding or leakage.
A machine is used to aim high energy rays or beams from outside the body into the tumor.
Potential side effects of external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer may include.
External beam radiation therapy with androgen deprivation therapy in which radiation is paired with medications to lower levels of male hormones which can stimulate prostate cancer growth.
Patients who receive any type of radiation therapy external beam or brachytherapy to treat their prostate cancer can have side effects.
Skin reactions similar to a sunburn secondary cancers in the radiated area.
The side effects of external beam radiation therapy tend to be less severe than the side effects of other prostate cancer treatments.
Doctors will often use external radiation therapy for prostate cancer patients who want to avoid the risks of surgery.
Lymphedema fluid collects in the legs or genital area.
Because the prostate is surrounded by the bladder and the rectum most of the side effects of external beam radiation are related to bladder and rectum irritation.