Monday, June 12, 2023

How Is Prostate Cancer Treated?


Prostate cancer treatment has advanced significantly in recent years, providing hope for patients. Treatment options depend on factors like cancer stage and aggressiveness. Common treatments include surgery (radical prostatectomy) to remove the prostate gland, radiation therapy (external beam or brachytherapy) to target and destroy cancer cells, hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy) to block the growth of cancer cells, chemotherapy to kill cancer cells throughout the body, and immunotherapy to stimulate the immune system to fight cancer. Treatment plans are personalized, and ongoing research offers potential for more effective therapies in the future.

Tags: prostate cancer, treatment options, surgery, radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, hormone therapy, androgen deprivation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, multidisciplinary approach, personalized treatment, advanced therapies, research advancements

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