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Is Radiation A Good Treatment For Prostate Cancer

Many American men suffer from prostate cancer. It can be mainly seen in men above 65 years and also common among men between 50 years and 64 years. Prostate cancer can also attack men who are less than 50 years old.

Many treatments are available to cure prostrate cancer which is limited to prostate gland. The treatment should be selected keeping in mind the age, health condition of the person.

The radiation treatments to cure prostate cancer are of 2 types -- they are internal or interstitial, and external. Brachytherapy is interstitial treatment; the treatment is done within the tissue. The prostate gland is projected by photon, neutron, or proton beams using linear accelerator.

Radiation is one of the treatments used to cure prostate cancer. The divided cells are damaged. The cells which are attacked by cancer divide fast. If the radiation is strong, the healthy cells are also damaged. The internal brachytherapy releases high dosages of radiation.

As the technology and software have improved the radiation can be given to the prostate straight away rather than directing it to the other healthy tissues. Many imaging techniques are used to have a look at prostate and the tissues which surrounds it in 3 dimensions. These techniques are used to give the radiation therapy to just the cancerous part rather than damaging the other healthy parts. The doctors can know the amount of dose needed for the small bowel, rectum, bladder, and hips to minimize the side effects.

The main aim is to give a dosage which is safe and not risky and to cure the cancer.

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