External Beam Radiotherapy Prostate Cancer Side Effects

Loss of hair in the pelvic area.

External beam radiotherapy prostate cancer side effects.

Side effects of external radiotherapy radiotherapy to the prostate can cause some side effects such as loose or watery poo diarrhoea and passing wee urine more often. Skin reactions similar to a sunburn secondary cancers in the radiated area. Abdominal discomfort diarrhea and excessive gas and cramping. And loss of pubic hair.

Darkening of the skin in the anal area. They gradually get worse during the treatment and for a couple of weeks after the treatment ends. Radiotherapy for prostate cancer can cause problems getting or keeping an erection. Side effects tend to start a week or 2 after the radiotherapy begins.

Most men with locally advanced prostate cancer will have hormonal therapy. Frequent urination difficult or painful urination blood in the urine urinary leakage abdominal cramping diarrhea painful bowel movements rectal bleeding rectal leaking fatigue sexual dysfunction including. Potential side effects of external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer may include. Tell your doctor or nurse if you have any of these problems they can help you with them.

Lymphedema fluid collects in the legs or genital area possible side effect related to brachytherapy. Your age and if you are having hormonal therapy can also affect how likely you are to get ed. In some patients these problems can last after treatment. Most side effects gradually go away in the weeks or months after treatment.

Hair typically starts to regrow a month or so after treatment. However your hair might not grow back exactly as it was before treatment and for some the hair may not ever grow back. This is called erectile dysfunction ed.