Prostate Cancer Treatment

There is no "one size fits all" treatment for prostate cancer, so each man must learn as much as he can about various treatment options and, in conjunction with his physicians, make his own decision about what is best for him.

For most men, the decision will rest on a combination of clinical and psychological factors. Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer today will likely live for many years, so any decision that is made now will likely reverberate for a long time. Careful consideration of the different options is an important first step in deciding on the best treatment course.

Consultation with all three types of prostate cancer specialists—a urologist, a radiation oncologist and a medical oncologist—will offer the most comprehensive assessment of the available treatments and expected outcomes.

Click on the following for more information about particular treatment options for prostate cancer:

• Active Surveillance

• Prostatectomy (Surgery)

  • Other Surgical Procedures

• Radiation Therapy

  • Radiation Therapy for Advanced or Recurrent Prostate Cancer

• Hormone Therapy

• Chemotherapy

• Other Treatment Options

• Emerging Therapies

Additional Reading:

Chapter 2: Initial Treatment: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Each Option

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Issues to Consider

Prostate Cancer News: Treatment and Outcomes