Prostate Cancer: What Are My Treatment Options? Prostate Cancer: What Are My Treatment Options?
Drugs work as well as prostate cancer surgery (orchiectomy -- removal of the testicles) to reduce the level of hormones in the body. Most men opt for drug therapy rather than surgery. The three types of hormone-related drugs approved to treat advanced prostate cancer include luteinizing hormone...
Understanding Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects Is Key Ashley Chan A study showed that patients with prostate cancer should consider the long-term side effects of treatments before deciding on the appropriate options. January 29th 2024 Prostate Cancer Headlines, CAR-T Warnings and Laughter Therapy...
Cost Effectiveness of Treatment Options for Early Prostate Cancer: Can We Put the Puzzle Pieces Together? There is a belief that early diagnosis and treatme F Xie - 《European Urology》 被引量: 9发表: 2013年 Comparison of Contemporary Treatment Options for Early Prostate Cancer: A Single ...
As doctors have learned more about prostate cancer, it has become clear that some prostate cancers develop very slowly, and active treatment may not be needed in all patients. Patients with low-risk cancers (low PSA, small amounts of low-grade cancer in the prostate biopsy, no mass felt on...
miss cancerous cells. My prognosis is to keep with regular PSA and exams with my urologist and followup if there are any changes. Clearly, I have BPH, and possibly a benign tumor as well. With a PSA level around 5 at age 51, I have a few risk factors for future prostate cancer. ...
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There are several treatment options for castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). The order in which to use these agents is not well defined, so selection is dependent on clinical symptoms and the adverse effect profiles of the agents. Molecular testing...
A penile prosthesis is used only when all other options have failed. Radiation Radiation is often the main treatment for prostate cancer that has not spread. It may also be given as follow-up to surgery. Radiation may also be used, in advanced cases, to relieve pain from the spread of ...
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect men, especially those > 50 years of age. Typically, prostate cancer has an indolent course and is usually discovered while still locali...