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In men whose cancer is confined to the prostate, surgical resection (radical prostatectomy) offers the potential for cure. Cure rates from initial surgery in men with localized cancer are about 90%, depending on tumor stage, tumor grade, PSA levels, and overall health of the patient. Research suggests that surgery provides long-term cancer control. Most patients can consider themselves disease-free if their PSA levels remain undetectable 10 years after surgery.
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Options: Medical Castration: Antagonist vs...
Medical therapy to induce a castration is generally intended for use in patients who have advanced disease not curable by surgery,... Read more »
Drugs Avodart, Proscar Rejected by FDA for Use as Prostate Cancer...
Drugs that fall into the category of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5 ARIs), such as Avodart (dutasteride) and Proscar (finasteride) have... Read more »
Prostate Cancer : Doctor Discussion Guide
So now that you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer what’s next? Obviously you have met with your Urologist who has informed you of... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Watchful Waiting and Cryotherapy
Once it is documented that the patient has "organ confined disease," or cancer that is only within the prostate and has not spread to other... Read more »
Prostate Cancer: Radiation Therapy Options
Radiation therapy is one of the more commonly used methods for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. It involves the use of ionizing... Read more »
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Prostate Cancer: Options if Treatments Fail
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Comparative effectiveness of therapies for clinically localized prostate cancer: executive... Read more »
Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Prostate Cancer
The first decision in the management of patients with prostate cancer is how aggressively the cancer is to be treated. Aggressive treatment usually... Read more »
Treatment Options for Bladder Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Bladder Cancer
In general, early diagnosis and treatment significantly improves the prognosis for patients with bladder cancer. A high level of suspicion of bladder... Read more »
Treating Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men With Localized Prost...
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Treating Prostate Cancer A Guide for Men With Localized Prostate Cancer Most men have time to learn about all the options for treating their prostate... Read more »
Prostate Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is some evidence that prostate cancer is less common in men who regularly eat a low fat diet that is rich in lycopene... Read more »
10 Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer
Active surveillance Prostate tumors are not terribly uncommon among men, though the growth rate and symptoms should be monitored closely. Not all tumors require immediately action, and thus, a "watchful waiting" approach is acceptable in many...
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