Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy beams or subatomic particles to damage the DNA inside prostate cancer cells. After enough damage, the cells cannot multiply, and they die.

Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer that was diagnosed earlier this year, a spokesperson for the former US president has said. “As part of a treatment plan for prostate ...

Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said Saturday. The nation’s 46th president was diagnosed ...

There are several different types of radiation therapy. The type that may be recommended for you depends on a variety of factors, such as your cancer, its stage, and your treatment goals. Radiation ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving ...

A new study published in Nature Communications provides a framework for researching whether earlier, model-guided treatment ...

The former president's health has significant public interest, particularly following his term as the nation’s oldest-ever commander-in-chief and amid ongoing conversations about the effects of age ...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait long to take the next step. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, moving from active surveillance ...