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Prostate Cancer Treatment Explained: Surgery vs Radiation | Dr Rahul Pradhan × Dr Rabishankar Das

Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men today, yet it remains surrounded by fear, misinformation, and outdated beliefs; especially when it comes to radiation therapy. In this in-depth podcast, Dr Rahul Pradhan, Uro-Oncologist, is joined by Dr Rabishankar Das, Consultant Radiation Oncologist, to break down the real facts about prostate cancer treatment. Together, they discuss how prostate cancer is detected, why many patients delay treatment due to fear, and how modern radiation therapy has evolved into a safe, precise, and highly effective treatment option. This conversation clearly explains the difference between surgery and radiotherapy, who is an ideal candidate for each, and why radiation is no longer associated with the severe side effects often shown in movies. The doctors also discuss modern radiation techniques such as IMRT and IGRT, hypofractionation (fewer sessions with the same cure rates), and how radiation can be used in curative, adjuvant, salvage, and palliative settings. A real patient story highlights how fear can delay curable treatment, and how timely radiation therapy can lead to excellent outcomes. The podcast also addresses common concerns about urinary side effects, bowel issues, sexual health, and long-term cure rates. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or someone seeking medically accurate information, this episode will help you understand why radiation therapy and surgery offer comparable cure rates in localized prostate cancer, and how the right choice depends on individual patient factors—not fear. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, this discussion will empower you to make an informed, confident treatment decision. 00:00 Introduction: Why Prostate Cancer Is Increasing 01:02 Is Radiation Therapy Dangerous? Common Myths 01:26 Surgery vs Radiation: Why Patients Fear Radiation 01:51 What Is Modern Radiation Therapy? (Explained Simply) 02:22 Bollywood Myths: Does Radiation Burn the Skin? 02:44 Prostate Cancer & Radiation Side Effects (Reality) 03:05 Why Head & Neck Radiation Looks Different 03:46 Real Patient Story: Fear That Delayed Curable Treatment 04:38 Surgery vs Radiation: Who Is the Right Candidate? 06:07 Can All Prostate Cancer Patients Take Radiation? 07:15 Risk Categories in Prostate Cancer (Low to Very High) 08:09 When Is Radiation Used? (Curative, Adjuvant, Salvage, Palliative) 10:25 Hypofractionation Explained: Fewer Sessions, Same Results 12:38 CyberKnife & Proton Therapy: Are They Really Better? 13:43 IMRT & IGRT Explained: How Precision Radiation Works 15:28 Bladder, Bowel & Positioning During Radiation 17:39 Do’s & Don’ts During Radiation Therapy 18:21 Radiation vs Surgery: Cure Rates & Long-Term Outcomes 20:21 Final Takeaway: Radiation Is Safe, Effective & Curative