Prostate cancer surgery and radiation have different long-term effects on urinary, sexual, and survival outcomes

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A national analysis followed over 20,000 men for up to 20 years to examine long-term effects of prostate cancer treatment options. Surgery was linked to higher rates of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, while radiation therapy correlated with increased all-cause mortality.

Men with prostate cancer face different long-term risks depending on whether they choose surgery or radiation therapy, with surgery linked to higher rates of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction and radiation linked to higher all-cause mortality, according to a national analysis of more than 20,000 men followed for up to 20 years.