Potential side effects of Radixact treatment for prostate cancer
Most radiation side effects are minimal and last only a short time. Side effects can, however, sometimes be severe because of rectum or bladder wall exposure to radiation. Possible side effects could include, but are not limited to:
- Constipation, fecal urgency, fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding
- Urinary retention, urinary urgency, increased frequency, incontinence, urinary bleeding
- Blood in stool
- Erectile dysfunction
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Sore and red skin in the treatment area
Ask your doctor for more details about potential side effects associated with your specific radiation therapy treatment.