Medical Oncologist Mark Scholz, MD answers questions from our YouTube comments on radiation. Is radiation directed at the whole gland or just the tumor? What kind of PSA decline should you expect after radiation? Is radiation or surgery better for ductal carcinoma? And how does one find a quality radiation center?

0:09 Is radiation treatment directed at the entire prostate gland or just the tumor?

3:24 How does PSA decline after radiation with and without hormone therapy?

4:50 "I have a ductal carcinoma. Should I get surgery instead of combination therapy with radiation and hormone therapy?"

6:19 How do I find a quality radiation center and radiation oncologist?

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