| Newer technology in the field of prostrate cancer has | | | | men, radiation too affects sexual performance and |
| meant that the condition can be dealt with more | | | | this is a great risk that anyone undergoing it has to |
| effectively and efficiently than it has been for so | | | | be aware of. It really is a trade-off for most men: |
| many years. This is good news especially as so many | | | | live without cancer or at any rate, hope for a |
| men develop some problem or the other regarding | | | | cancer-free life versus sexual satisfaction. It might |
| prostrate cancer. However, when it comes to | | | | not be a choice for most people but to think of a |
| treatment with radiation, the list of side effects could | | | | whole life ahead being frustrated has its downside |
| just be daunting. So what essentially is a curative | | | | too. |
| process brings on its own ensuing set of problems. | | | | Another problem which is more of an embarrassment |
| Any one who is suffering from prostrate cancer and | | | | than anything else is incontinence. This happens if |
| has radiation recommended as a therapy must | | | | there is damage caused to the urinary sphincter |
| acquaint himself with all the possible side effects | | | | during radiation. Depending on the extent of the |
| before subjecting himself to this line of treatment. | | | | damage, the patient could have varying incontinence |
| Maybe your life could be saved thanks to radiation, in | | | | problems. This can cause problems but most people |
| which case there could be no choice as far as the | | | | can take recourse to surgery and correct the |
| treatment is concerned. However, do remember to | | | | problem. |
| take a close look at all the side effects you could | | | | The third major side effect is infertility. Most |
| possible suffer from as some of them could change | | | | prostrate problems have this as a side effect. So it |
| your life. Let's take a look at the ones that could | | | | would be best to save sperm cells before you decide |
| affect you the most. | | | | to go in for that radiation treatment. This could be a |
| One of the most unfortunate side effects is | | | | life-changing problem so do get yourself a bit of |
| impotence. Even though the person might still have a | | | | counseling and advice on how to proceed. |
| sexual drive, he may not be able to get an erection | | | | Radiation does bring other side effects in its wake as |
| and this could be terribly frustrating. Even though | | | | well. These three, however are the major ones that |
| there is an erection, the person may not be able to | | | | really need to be looked at so the person can deal |
| maintain it. Ejaculation might be possible but the | | | | with life after radiation knowing full well what to |
| whole sexual experience could be a very | | | | expect. Not knowing what to expect and faced with |
| disappointing performance. Radiation treatment may | | | | such problems after the treatment can be quite a |
| just be better than radical prostatectomy where | | | | shock. That is why it is best to acquaint yourself with |
| there is usually permanent damage but for most | | | | not just radiation but all that follows it. |