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Dr. Andy Chen Guide to Radiation For Advanced Prostate Cancer

Dr. Andy Chen, a radiation oncologist at the Texas Oncology-Houston Medical Center, explains radiation's role in treating advanced prostate cancer — from misconceptions about the approach to how to cope with side effects.

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Facing advanced prostate cancer can be a daunting process that brings out many questions and concerns, especially when it comes to understanding the treatment options, potential side effects, and how your life will be altered.

Here, Dr. Andy Chen, a radiation oncologist at the Texas Oncology-Houston Medical Center, explains radiation’s role in treating advanced prostate cancer — from misconceptions about the approach to how to cope with side effects.

Content independently created by SurvivorNet with support from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Your Digital Guide begins below: 1 Chapters / 2 Video Segments

Radiation's Role in Treatment (2)
1. What To Expect From Radiation Therapy & How To Manage Side Effects

Dr. Andy Chen
Texas Oncology at Sugar Land at the Texas Medical Center

Side effects of radiation therapy for advanced prostate cancer are typically localized and fall into short-term and long-term categories.

2. Targeted Radiation for Bone Pain

Dr. Andy Chen explains how targeted radiation can be used to ease bone pain in men with prostate cancer, providing relief and improving quality of life.

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