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There are 2 basic treatments. One is surgery to remove part or all of the prostate gland. The second is radiation therapy to shrink and destroy any cancers that are present. The doctor and patient will decide which treatment to go with depending on the case in question.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe doctor and the patient will decide on the treatment mode after considering many factors. Such factors include the patient's age, the stage of the tumor, his general health, and the presence of any co-existing illnesses.
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∙ 7y agoprostate cancer treatment will first depend on the stage of cancer it is. Depending on the stage some of these might be options for treatment:
- Watchful waiting
- Surgery
- Radiation
- Cyrotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Vaccine Treatment
- Bone-directed Treatment
At times you will also have recommendations from your doctor to combine such treatments. The most common combination is chemotherapy and radiation.
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∙ 14y agoProstate cancer is usually treated with surgery, radiation, or hormone/endocrine therapy
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∙ 11y agoThe treatment depends on age, types of cancer cells present, how far the cancer has spread, and side effects. Common treatments include surgery and radiation.
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How is a woman's prostate cancer treated?
It is treated by surgery, Brachytherapy and hormone therapy.
What hospital did joan Sebastian get treated with prostate cancer?
como sobrevivio al cancer
How does prostate cancer get into the testicle?
Prostate cancer will eventually metasticize to other parts of the body if not treated early enough. The cancer travels through the blood and the lymph system to other organs.
Is prostate cancer able to be cured?
It can be successfully treated if caught early enough.
What is the difference between deaths from lung cancer and deaths from prostate cancer?
lung cancer is in the lungs, prostate cancer is in the prostate.
What did Tiger Woods' dad die of?
Tiger Woods' dad died of cancer in 2006. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1998 and although he was treated successfully for several years, the cancer returned and spread throughout his body.
What is the contact information for The Prostate Cancer Infolink?
The Prostate Cancer Infolink. http://www.comed.com/prostate.
Where can I learn about prostate health?
The Prostate Cancer Foundation, the U.S. Army's Prostate Cancer Research Program, the Institute for Prostate Cancer Research, the National Cancer Institute, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention all provide information on the latest research on prostate cancer.
What medications are given through the stomach in for treatment of prostate cancer?
There are no current medications to treat prostate cancer, but some good ones are in testing. Current medications only prolong the life by a few months of men with advanced prostate cancer. Currently, prostate cancer is treated by surgery and chemotherapy along with a prostate healthy diet.
How can you tell if your dog has testicular cancer?
You should take him to a veterinarian. The vet will be able to tell.
What different treatments are there to cure prostate cancer?
Procedures to treat prostate cancer and chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. Surgery can include removal of cancer from the prostate, or removal of prostate gland.
When was Prostate Cancer Foundation created?
Prostate Cancer Foundation was created in 1993.
