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Treatments for Prostate Cancer
Detailed information on the most common treatment for prostate cancer
Prostate/Rectal Ultrasound
A prostate or rectal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at your prostate or your rectum.
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.
Prostate Cancer: Clinical Trials
A clinical trial is a research study that's done to test a new type of prevention or treatment. Being part of a clinical trial means you may benefit from a treatment that is not yet available to anyone else.
Prostate Cancer: Surgery
Prostate cancer may be treated with surgery. Which type you have depends on the type of cancer, where it is, how much it has spread, and other factors.
Prostate Cancer: Herbal Supplements
Herbal supplements are pills, powders, teas, and other products that use herbs as the main ingredient to promote health.
Prostate Cancer- Tips for Caregivers
What can you do to help the loved one in your life with prostate cancer? Keep the lines of communication open.
Prostate Cancer: Coping with Your Diagnosis
When a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's normal for him to feel scared, angry, or depressed.
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. No cuts (incisions) are needed.
Prostate Cancer: Overview
Prostate cancer starts in the cells that make up the prostate. The prostate is a male gland about the size and shape of a walnut.
Prostate Cancer: Treatment Questions
Read on for helpful questions to ask your healthcare provider about your treatment for prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer: Treatment Options for Late-Stage Cancer
The treatment choices for prostate cancer depend on several things. These include your age and overall health, and the size and location of the cancer.
Prostate Cancer- Treatment Choices for Early-Stage Cancer
The treatment choices for prostate cancer depend on several things. These include your age and overall health, the size and location of the cancer, lab test results, and the stage of the cancer.
Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance
In many cases, early-stage prostate cancer will not spread or cause any problems or side effects for a long time, if ever. That's why your healthcare provider may suggest active surveillance. This is the decision to watch prostate cancer, instead of treating it right away.
Radical Prostatectomy
Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. During the procedure, the seminal vesicles, nearby tissues, and often some pelvic lymph nodes are also removed.
Robotic Prostatectomy
Prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. Read on to learn about robotic prostatectomy, a minimally invasive procedure.
Prostate Biopsy
A prostate biopsy is done after other tests show that there may be a problem with the prostate gland. It is the best method to diagnose prostate cancer. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.
Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Cryotherapy involves freezing cancer cells and cutting off their blood supply. Read on to learn more about this treatment.
Prostate Cancer- External-Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
There are two types of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know about external-beam radiation therapy.
6 Health Screenings to Help Men Prevent Disease
Don’t let heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions sneak up on you. Instead, visit your doctor for regular checkups—even if you’re feeling well.
Topic Index - Prostate Health
Detailed information on prostate health, including prostate conditions, prostate cancer, anatomy of the prostate, prostatism, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotence, and urinary incontinence
Prostate Cancer Index
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Coping with Prostate Cancer
Detailed information for family members coping with prostate cancer, including how to help the man in your life cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer
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