How successful is radiation therapy in the treatment of metastatic cancer?
Radiation is often an effective treatment for preventing or managing symptoms of prostate cancer that has spread. External beam radiation therapy is typically very helpful in decreasing or relieving pain related to prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. A short course of therapy usually no longer then two weeks is sufficient in most cases. In other cases, radiation may be used to prevent debilitating symptoms related to the uncontrolled spread of cancer near critical organs or tissues. Frequently asked questions: How do I know if radiation therapy is the right treatment for me? Talk to your urologist and/or oncologist. Every tumor is different, and it is important that your doctor evaluate all aspects of your tumor (such as localization, size, position) in order to prescribe the best treatment. Will radiation therapy affect my sexual function? Possibly. The risk of erectile dysfunction following radiation varies widely, and is dependent on the use of other treatments such as hor
