Complications of Ablation Therapy for Treatment of Prostate Cancer-3
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon complications of ablation therapy for prostate cancer treatment as follows: As prostate gland is located close to urinary system (urinary bladder & urethra), sexual organs (penis), and bowels (rectum & anus), radiation therapy for prostate cancer can have an impact on these neighboring organs, thus affecting urine flow, bowel movements, and sexual performance. Complications of radiation therapy for prostate cancer treatment include Perineal pain and bruising: Damage to the perineal skin from [...]