Cancer

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. These include your age and overall health, the size and location of the cancer, lab test results, and the stage of the cancer. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy can be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Prostate Cancer- External-Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) in Radiation There are 2 types of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know about External-beam radiation therapy. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Internal Radiation Therapy (Brachytherapy) in Radiation Prostate cancer may be treated with radiation therapy. It is also called radiotherapy. It works by sending radiation to the cancer sites. This can kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. ...more  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  Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer in Other Treatments Cryotherapy involves freezing cancer cells and cutting off their blood supply. Read on to learn more about this treatment. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Hormone Therapy in Other Treatments Prostate cancer may be treated with hormone therapy. This therapy may be done with medicines. Or surgery may be done to remove the testicles. Here's what you need to know. ...more