Surgery See All  Radical Prostatectomy in Surgery Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. During the procedure, the seminal vesicles, nearby tissues, and often some pelvic lymph nodes are also removed. ...more  Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) in Surgery A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. No cuts (incisions) are needed. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Prostate cancer may be treated with surgery.

Deciding on Treatment See All Treatment Introduction See All Chemotherapy See All Radiation See All Surgery See All Other Treatments See All  Prostate Cancer: Introduction in Treatment Introduction Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the U.S. (not counting skin cancer). It's mostly found in older men. And in most cases, it's found before it has spread to other parts of the body. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Treatment Options for Early-Stage Cancer in Treatment Introduction The treatment choices for prostate cancer depend on several things.

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Managing Side Effects See All About Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Prostate Cancer: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) after Treatment in About Side Effects Erectile dysfunction is the inability for the penis to get or stay erect for sex. It's often a side effect of the treatments for prostate cancer. Read on to learn more. ...more  Osteoporosis in Men with Cancer in About Side Effects Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break.

Overview See All  Anatomy of the Prostate Gland in Overview Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis in Overview If your healthcare provider thinks you might have prostate cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. A core needle biopsy is the most common way to look for prostate cancer. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Prostate Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer and decide how best to treat it. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Early Detection in Understanding Your Diagnosis Screening means checking for a health problem before a person has symptoms. This can sometimes find diseases like certain cancers early, which can lead to early treatment.

Prostate Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Prevention and Screening See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of the Prostate Gland in Overview Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis in Overview, Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have prostate cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Chemotherapy See All  Melanoma: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is sometimes used to treat advanced melanomas. But it isn't used as often as it was in the past. ...more  Melanoma: Targeted Therapy in Chemotherapy Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target the parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. Targeted medicines for melanoma work on genes and proteins in melanoma cells. ...more

Radiation See All  Melanoma: Radiation Therapy in Radiation Radiation therapy is not a common treatment for melanoma, but it can be helpful in some cases. It may be used on its own, or along with other types of treatment. ...more

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.