Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy beams or subatomic particles to damage the DNA inside prostate cancer cells. After enough damage, the cells cannot multiply, and they die.

Advanced imaging, particularly PSMA PET scans, enhances detection of microscopic disease, allowing for more precise treatment ...

A groundbreaking study at Rabin Medical Center suggests prostate cancer patients may need only two radiation doses, ...

Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer that was diagnosed earlier this year, a spokesperson for the former US president has said. “As part of a treatment plan for prostate ...

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Biden, 82, celebrated the milestone at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia by taking part in the traditional ringing of the bell, a ritual that marks the end of treatment for a cancer ...

Dr. Kalnicki answers the question: 'Is Prostate Surgery Done After Radiation?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can I have prostate surgery if my radiation treatments are unsuccessful? Answer: Prostate ...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait long to take the next step. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, moving from active surveillance ...

The former president's office announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in May. Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer, a spokesperson for the former ...

Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said Saturday. The nation’s 46th president was diagnosed ...