How Significant Is The Bleeding Toxicity After External Beam Radiotherapy For Prostate Cancer Patients On Anticoagulation Therapy?

UroToday.com - Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, especially in elderly men. Since these men often also have cardiovascular diseases that require anticoagulation therapy, it is not uncommon for prostate cancer patients to be on anticoagulants, such as Coumadin and Plavix. External beam radiotherapy is one of the standard treatment options for localized prostate cancer, and it may be the preferred choice for older patients with significant comorbid illnesses.