Many treatments have irreversible consequences, so it is worth doing it right the first time. It is commonly understood in medical circles that long-term survival is improved by receiving optimal treatment up front...

Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence) after surgery can be a devastating complication with a very negative impact on quality of life. The good news is that, with appropriate evaluation and treatment, incontinence is usually treatable. Bladder control problems for...

Radiation for prostate cancer may cause short- or long-term side effects. Even though radiation targets the cancer cells, normal body tissues near the tumor can be affected. Specifically, we are talking about...