Discusses treatment options for prostate cancer. The effectiveness of brachytherapy; Details about the research of Anthony D'Amico et al; Suggestion that all treatments controlled low-risk prostate cancer equally well; The use of brachytherapy in the United States in men with cancers of all types....
"When we find very early prostate cancer, we can watch it for many years. And in case that prostate cancer becomes more aggressive, then we can treat it there. The problem is when you are not screened, and then you find a very aggressive prostate cancer that is still localized or it h...
Zuur LG, de Barros HA, van der Mijn KJC, Vis AN, Bergman AM, Pos FJ, van Moorselaar JA, van der Poel HG, Vogel WV, van Leeuwen PJ. Treating Primary Node-Positive Prostate Cancer: A Scoping Review of Available Treatment Options.Cancers. 2023; 15(11):2962. https://doi.org/10.3390/...
There’s no one prostate cancer treatment that’s right for every man, but there are plenty of options. Your doctor will consider many things when they recommend one for you, including: The size of your tumor and how far it has spread. This is called the stage of your disease. How qui...
Male hormones, specifically testosterone, fuel the growth of prostatecancer. By reducing the amount and activity of testosterone, the growth of advanced prostatecanceris slowed. Hormone (endocrine) therapy, known as androgen ablation or androgen suppression therapy, is the main treatment for advanced ...
This resource provides expert advice about prostate cancer to help you discuss key issues with your healthcare provider. Learn the facts about risk factors, symptoms, screening, diagnosis, and treatment through easy-to-understand animations, expert video
948 USE OF A DECISION AID REGARDING TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR EARLY PROSTATE CANCER: A SINGLE-INSTITUTIONAL REPORT ON PATTERN OF TREATMENT CHOICE IN 230 PATIENTS Purpose: To evaluate outcomes of low-risk prostate cancer patients managed with competing treatments, in a single institution. Methods: Patients...
The resources devoted to managing metastatic prostate cancer are enormous, yet little attention has been given to directly measuring the economic consequences of treatment alternatives. The purpose of this article was to evaluate the pharmacoeconomics of available treatments for metastatic prostate cancer, ...
Treatment Options for Nonmetastatic CRPC December 14th 2024 ‘Golden Bachelor’ Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Ryne Sandberg’s Cancer Has Returned and More Alex BieseAshley Chan From Gerry Turner announcing he has cancer to the return of a Chicago Cubs legend’s disease, here’s what’s happening in...
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 ...