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Radiotherapy for prostate cancer

Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to destroy prostate cancer cells. It’s a common treatment for prostate cancer. You might have external beam radiotherapy or internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy).

External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer

External radiotherapy uses a machine outside the body to direct radiation beams at the cancer.

Brachytherapy for prostate cancer

You might have a type of internal radiotherapy called brachytherapy for prostate cancer. This means that you have a radioactive source inside the prostate.

Last reviewed: 20 Jun 2025

Next review due: 20 Jun 2028

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