Dr. Daniel Hamstra's Guide To Radiation Therapy For Advanced Prostate Cancer
Dr. Daniel Hamstra, chair of radiation oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, explains the different ways radiation therapy is used to treat prostate cancer.
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.
Dr. Daniel Hamstra, chair of radiation oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, walks us through some of those options — and explains radiation therapy’s evolving role in prostate cancer care.
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Dr. Daniel Hamstra
Baylor College of Medicine
Metastatic prostate cancer, or cancer that has spread beyond the prostate, typically requires systemic therapy (which treats the whole body). However, radiation can play a critical role in helping to relieve symptoms and prevent further complications.
