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What Are The Damages Caused Due To Over Dosage Of Radiation?

My father was treated for prostate cancer and was given radioactive seeds. The process was quite a few years ago when the seeds were new. He was grossly overdosed and is suffering with the damages of the radiation. We would like to find a doctor anywhere in the US that might help him. Where do we look and what category do we search?
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

You exactly need to discuss the side effects which your father is experiencing probably due to overdose of radiation. Radiation can virtually affect any organ system of the body and it will be essential to know what exactly is troubling him right now, years after taking radioactive seeds treatment for cancer of prostate.

Treatment of radiation side effects is by getting attention for the particular problem that he is facing. It might be bowel related, urinary system related or spine related especially for radiation given to prostate. The best person will be to consult a surgeon and neurologist and then proceed with the confirmation of the condition and treatment. Please do not worry.
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What Are The Damages Caused Due To Over Dosage Of Radiation?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. You exactly need to discuss the side effects which your father is experiencing probably due to overdose of radiation. Radiation can virtually affect any organ system of the body and it will be essential to know what exactly is troubling him right now, years after taking radioactive seeds treatment for cancer of prostate. Treatment of radiation side effects is by getting attention for the particular problem that he is facing. It might be bowel related, urinary system related or spine related especially for radiation given to prostate. The best person will be to consult a surgeon and neurologist and then proceed with the confirmation of the condition and treatment. Please do not worry.