External beam therapy is a type of therapeutic radiology that is delivered externally from a machine directed to the cancer inside the patient. Examples of external beam therapy machines include linear accelerators, cobalt machines, or orthovoltage X-ray machines.

When the wall between the bladder and the vagina gets weak, the bladder may drop or sag into the vagina. This disorder is called cystocele.

Read on to learn about the role of the radiologist.

Brachytherapy is radiation treatment that is given directly into your body. It is placed as close to the cancer as possible. The radiation is given using tiny devices, such as wires, seeds, or rods filled with radioactive materials. These devices are called implants.

Detailed information on prostate health, including prostate conditions, prostate cancer, anatomy of the prostate, prostatism, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotence, and urinary incontinence

Detailed information on the most common treatment for prostate cancer

After a diagnosis of bladder cancer, you'll likely need more tests. Read on for details about these tests and what to expect.