I had cyberknife treatment in june and have had zero side effects.
Cyberknife radiation side effects prostate cancer.
About 1 of patients need catheterization for urinary retention.
After ck some men about 4 experience a mild degree of bowel toxicity they have loose stools and urinary urgency they feel like they have to go to the toilet frequently.
Possible side effects could include.
Excellent long term cancer control.
Both of these symptoms tend to pass within a few days or weeks of treatment.
Mild to moderate urinary problems and mild fatigue for 1 2 months.
Side effects can be severe however leading to pain alterations in normal body functions for example urinary or salivary function deterioration of quality of life permanent injury and even death.
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Side effects can however sometimes be severe because of rectum or bladder wall exposure to radiation.
Some blood and.
Frequent urination some burning getting out of bed frequently to urinate weak stream dribbling.
Small amounts of blood in the urine.
Significantly reduced incidence of sexual urinary and bowel function side effects.
More frequent bowel movements some rectal mucous hemorrhoid irritation.
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Side effects of sbrt are similar to those of other types of radiation treatment for prostate cancer such as.
Collins md phd says curative treatment is a shared goal along with maintaining a person s quality of life.
Resume normal activity immediately after treatment.
Common short term side effects.
Possible side effects could include but are not limited to.
Most patients can continue normal activity.
Urinary problems rectal irritation erectile dysfunction fatigue.
Side effects can occur during or shortly after radiation treatment or in the months and years following radiation.
Potential side effects of cyberknife treatment for prostate cancer most radiation side effects are minimal and last only a short time.
Most side effects of radiation are temporary and go away rapidly after the radiation is given.
Key cyberknife treatment benefits.
Side effects during after treatment.
Side effects including impotence can occur with all treatments for prostate cancer and can happen years after treatment.