How long does it take for radiation therapy for prostate cancer to work

Radiotherapy for prostate cancer usually results in 20-30 days.

Prostate cancer refers to the malignant tumor that occurs in the prostate of men, the cause of which is not clear, and it may be related to factors such as age, family history, obesity, poor eating habits, and abnormal hormone secretion.Erectile dysfunctionWhen patients find that they have the above symptoms in their daily life, they should go to the hospital in time to do ultrasound, prostate-specific antigen test, physical examination, etc. to find out the severity of the condition, and then cooperate with the doctor to carry out radiotherapy treatment, radiotherapy is to achieve the purpose of killing cancer cells through high-energy rays, usually for patients with mild disease, actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, and it may be effective in 20 days; For patients with more severe disease, it may take up to 30 days to see an effect. In addition to radiotherapy, patients can also choose chemotherapy drugs, including docetaxel, methotrexate, mitoxantrone hydrochloride injection, etc.

It is recommended that prostate cancer patients should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude during the treatment period, do not have anxiety and depression, and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, which can prolong the survival period of the patient. During the treatment, you should also pay attention to rest, do not overwork, do not stay up late, and ensure adequate sleep.