http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/type/prostate-cancer/treatment/radiotherapy/side-effects-of-prostate-cancer-radiotherapy .. this is a very good summary, M.
Vitamin E and Zinc are recommended as supplements to be taken by men with prostate problems.
My husband has just had prostate cancer surgery. I am passing along what I learned before his surgery took place. Cryo surgery is a procedure by which the prostate is removed by freezing it. It may or may not be recommended for different stages of prostate cancer. Good luck.
Prostate cancer is divided into four stages based on how far the cancer has spread. In Stage I, the cancer is small, confined to the prostate, and usually grows slowly. Stage II prostate cancer means the cancer is still within the prostate, but may be larger or more aggressive. In Stage III, the cancer has spread outside the prostate to nearby tissues like the seminal vesicles. Stage IV is the most advanced stage, where cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, bones, or other distant organs. Staging helps guide treatment and predict outcomes.
There may be some evidence that lycopene may help to prevent prostate cancer, but as of yet, there is insufficient data to know for sure.
Watchful waiting is done to see how fast the cancer is advancing. It is not actually a treatment.
he's still alive, but was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001.
Alternative NamesResources - prostate cancerInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on prostate cancer:American Cancer Society - www.cancer.orgAmerican Urological Association Foundation - www.urologyhealth.orgNational Cancer Institute - www.cancer.govProstate Cancer Foundation - www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
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.
Most likely. This a good question to as the doctor treating you. I have heard of a transgendered male who had prostate cancer since the prostate was not removed during surgery.
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Clinical Intervention Trial Finds Benefit of Lycopene. Cancer Weekly (November 27, 2001) :38.