WebMD explains the use of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, including internal and external radiation therapy, how radiation therapy is performed, side effects, risks, and more.

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Radiotherapy, or radiation therapy, is the clinical use of high energy rays (ionizing radiation) to induce DNA damage in all exposed cells to ultimately kill cancer cells or prevent cancer growth.

Radiotherapy to the prostate can cause some side effects. These include loose or watery poo (diarrhoea) and problems passing urine. Side effects tend to start a week or 2 after the radiotherapy begins ...