Why All the Talk About PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT OPTIONS?
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The type of surgery depends on the stage of the disease, the man’s general health, and other factors. Surgical options include: Radical (open) prostatectomy. READ MORE
There is no “one size fits all” treatment for prostate cancer. You should learn as much as possible about the many treatment options available and, in conjunction with your physicians, make a decision about what’s best for you. Because men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer today may live for many years, any decision made now will probably reverberate for a long time.
Your decision-making process will likely include a combination of clinical and psychological factors, including:
The need for therapy
Your level of risk
Your personal circumstances
Your desire for a certain therapy based on risks, benefits, and your intuition
Consultation with all three types of prostate cancer specialists—a urologist, a radiation oncologist, and a medical oncologist—will give
you the most comprehensive assessment of the available treatments and expected outcomes. Many hospitals and universities have
multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinics that can provide this three-part consultation service.
Important to Note
There is still some uncertainty about the exact right therapies for many men, and whether some even need immediate therapy. Clinical
trials are being conducted to address these questions for future generations.
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