Dear Dr. Greenstein,
I was diagnosed with localized prostate cancer and I have chosen to have radiation therapy. My radiation oncologist wants my urologist to place marker seeds in my prostate before the treatment start. Why?
External beam radiation is excellent choice for men to treat localized prostate cancer. As technologies advance, radiation oncologists are able to treat prostate cancer with better accuracy. In the past, the radiation oncologist would treat the entire prostate...
We have been discussing the varying effects that the different treatment options for prostate cancer can have on erectile function. We... Read more »
I would like to continue discussing my previous entry about cryoablation for prostate cancer. If you recall, I mediated an UsToo Prostate... Read more »
I had lunch with Zack yesterday. In ten days, he’ll get his seed implantation (brachytherapy); he’s been having some anxiety about it,... Read more »
Last time I wrote about Zack, he had been about to go for his seed implantation. That was about a month ago. So I thought I should check up... Read more »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy may be used as an initial treatment for localized prostate cancer. It may also be used as treatment for cancer... Read more »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cancer - prostate; Biopsy - prostate; Prostate biopsy; Gleason scoreTreatmentThe best treatment for your prostate cancer may not always be clear.... Read more »
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 »
A new study raises more questions about the benefit of hormone therapy in some men with prostate cancer. Researchers studied 1,707 prostate cancer... Read more »
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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