Treatment options for prostate cancer with intent to cure are primarily surgery and radiation therapy. Other treatments such as hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, proton therapy, cryosurgery, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) also exist depending on the clinical scenario and desired outcome. Abiraterone Acetate is showing promise in reducing Tumor Size and PSA levels in Aggressive end-stage prostate cancers. The age and underlying health of the man as well as the extent of spread, appearance under the microscope and response of the cancer to initial treatment are important in determining the outcome of the disease. The decision whether or not to treat localized prostate cancer (a tumor that is contained within the prostate) with curative intent is a patient trade-off between the expected beneficial and harmful effects in terms of patient survival and quality of life.
radical prostate surgery was performed 27 May 2009...dosage suggested by my doctor is 50mg...I would like to know if I have no existing heart conditio...
My husband had complete prostate removal surgery 5-05 and has the usual problems associated with that but has another side effect his Dr's. wont even ...
My father is 75 yrs old and has been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer. He doesn't know if he wants the surgery or go through chemo. Anyone k...
For the rest of their lives
I'm Just wondering, since I heard a nurse's assistant in one of my classes talking about it him coming in to where she worked. Apparently his surgeon ...
If you had a choice for Prostate Surgery which would you cooose.. 1.Surgery 2.Radiation 3.Uranium Pellets All three have side affects.
radical prostate surgery was performed 27 May 2009...dosage suggested by my doctor is 50mg...I would like to know if I have no existing heart conditio...
What are the types of prostate surgery
My husband had complete prostate removal surgery 5-05 and has the usual problems associated with that but has another side effect his Dr's. wont even ...
My Dad is going to be having prostate cancer surgery and I would like to know if I have to worry about anything?
The Doctor used a Scan that was done in August and operated in December. The Cancer had spread beyond the glands and is now terminal. Just wondering a...
I did not know what to make of this mornings news. A mixture of emptiness (not knowing what to think) and shock still pains my insides. My childhood c...
A very close friend of ours has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (it really *isn't* my partner or me!) and we were wondering what his treatment opt...
My husband will be 30 soon and I wonder when he should start psa screening for prostate cancer. His father, paternal grandfather, and paternal uncle ...
Is it prossible to transmit cancer to another person by contact? Case in point: An acquaintance of mine had kidney cancer and prostate cancer each of ...
I am from Philippines, my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The doctor's advice is to do surgical procedure wherein they have to remove the t...
The US Government spends double on breast cancer research over prostate and the corporate disparity is much greater. Campbells soup doesn't have Pros...
First of all ladies if you have or know somebody that has breast cancer I wish they get better and/or hope somebody comes with a cure soon. There's no...
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... as Dems like Pelosi and Hillay want? Do you put your husband's hard earned money towards breast cancer research or prostate cancer research? Do yo...
Breast Cancer out paced prostate cancer research $548mill to $306 mill according to NCI(National Cancer Institute). Even though there are more diagnos...
They wear the Blue ones on Father's day and Pink on Mother's day. The blue support Prostate cancer awareness and the pink are for Breast cancer aware...
Hi, I am interested in buying prostate cancer awareness bracelets to support the cause. Any idea where I can buy bracelets like this that will actu...
I had a Prostatectomy 7 weeks ago. I feel great. I have a little incontinence. I can't get an erection. Cialis didn't work. I understand that the...
I have heard that Normal is 0.00 after a prostatectomy. And if the numbers increase, that there is still cancer left in the body. My husband's is 0.30...
Just trying to compare the allowed hospital stay with, say, a mastectomy. The ones who sit over the medical providers are men, and they decide and te...
Okay, we know that PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is produced by prostate gland cells (the epithelium) hence it is reasonable to think that the cells...
If I need a radical prostatectomy (prostate removal) and I don't have insurance, how much is it going to cost? and How long do I have to stay in the...
From my grandfather! For my grandfather...and incontinence means not controlling the urge to urinate, not deficate!
I am 55 years old and may opt for prostate removal as opposed to other options. If I do will I be able to do all the sports I now enjoy? (Surfing, s...
My surgeon did not inform me of the latest technologically advanced procedures of prostate removal. Had he done so I would have elected to go with a m...
Does anyone know the approximate incontinence rate due to prostate removal operation performed using the robotic da Vinci system by Dr. Thomas Ahlerin...
Does anyone know the approximate incontinence rate due to prostate removal operation performed using the robotic da Vinci system by Dr. Peter Carroll ...
I have had an agressive form of prostate cancer. Treatment included radiation internal as well as internal, inplants. Horemone and meds. Everything ot...
My husband has a lot of pain, and swelling below the shoulder on the outer arm. What could cause this?
I have had an agressive form of prostate cancer. Treatment included radiation internal as well as internal, inplants. Horemone and meds. Everything ot...
My soon-to-be father-in-law has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was told that they have new technology for treatment in Canada, where they use...
it could probably in general amount,, the cost of the treatment itself. and is it really a recommended option for those who was diagnosed with that...
What are the prostate cancer treatment options that you prefer to me to choose?
A very close friend of ours has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (it really *isn't* my partner or me!) and we were wondering what his treatment opt...
Does Viagra resolve the problem?
Why does chemotherapy make cancer patients' hair fall out? I always wondered that and I really want to know.
My girlfriend just started her first cycle of chemotherapy for her Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Her chemotherapy regimen includes doxorubicin, vincristine,...
I have to give a chemistry project tomorrow in class and I need to have a basic understanding of what goes on chemically between chemotherapy drugs an...
I have to give a chemistry project tomorrow in class and I need to have a basic understanding of what goes on chemically between chemotherapy drugs an...
How effective is chemotherapy. I know someone who has primary liver cancer (so hasn't spread anywhere in the body) and is about to start chemotherapy ...
My grandmother is going to go thru chemotherapy and my aunt who is taking care of her has 3 cats. My other aunt and cousin are telling her she has to ...
Can a urinary tract infection cause someone to lose their ability to speak and use their vocal chords for three days? Are people put into the ICU for...
Based on my symptoms I think I have a UTI (urinary tract infection). I had one 2 months ago for the 1st time so the symptoms are still fresh in my hea...
I think I have a urinary tract infection. I won't be able to go to the doctor until Thursday and I was wondering if its okay if I waited or if I shoul...
My mom went through a procedure and got a urinary tract infection from the hospital. They used a catheter. Can she sue?
I was just told by a doctor that I have a urinary tract infection, but I haven't noticed any symptoms. What are the symptoms by the way anyway..........
I have my annual checkup with the gynecologist in 3 days, but recently talking to a friend, it appears I have several syptoms of having a urinary trac...