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Are there any side effects to treatments for prostate cancer?

Yes, there are some side effects linked to various treatment options used for prostate cancer, and the severity of each varies from minor annoyances to serious complications. Treatment options for prostate cancer include watchful waiting, surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, cryosurgery, chemotherapy, ultrasounds and proton beam radiation therapy.

Many treatments share similar side effects. Depending on the therapies selected, possible side effects for prostate cancer treatment include:

• Impotence
• Urinary problems
• Increased risk of bladder or rectal cancer
• Hot flashes
• Loss of sexual desire
• Depression
• Breast enlargement
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Rashes
• Osteoporosis

It is important to note that not everyone who receives treatment for prostate cancer will experience these side effects.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer in Georgia and feel it was discovered late or there was a failure to diagnose the disease by your doctor or medical professional, please request one of the Dover Law Firm’s free information resources on cancer available to you, including our book, I Have Cancer…Should It Have Been Caught Earlier?, and our report, Prostate Cancer: The Risks, the Warning Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment. You can also contact an experienced Atlanta medical malpractice and prostate cancer attorney at the Dover Law Firm at 770-518-1133 to discuss your legal options if you've received bad medical care for your cancer.

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