Prostate Cancer Treatment

There are a number of treatment options for prostate cancer. Learn more about them here.

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Tests to Determine Severity of Cancer
Determining the severity or stage of prostate cancer is important to developing a treatment regimen. Several test options are available.
Staging and Grading
Experts have devised different classification systems that help assess the aggressiveness of prostrate cancer to determine a treatment regimen.
Treatment Options by Staging and Grading
Experts have devised treatments based on classification systems, including staging and tumor grade.

Treatment for Localized Prostate Cancer
Treatment for localized prostate cancer is generally based on the patient's age, the stage and grade of the cancer, and the patient's knowledge and acceptance of the risks and benefits of each therapy. Find out more about choosing the right treatment.
Surgery
Read about the different surgical options for prostate cancer.
Radiation Treatments
Radiation is a treatment option for prostate cancer. Learn more about its benefits and risks.
Prostate Cancer Vaccine
Options if Treatments Fail
Treatments for cancer that has recurred after initial therapy is not always clear-cut. Find out what treatments or combination of treatments may be available to you.
Other Treatments
Suppression of male hormones (called androgens) are the mainstay treatment for advanced and metastasized cancer (Stage IV).

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