Treating Early Stage Prostate Cancer
Treatment Options for early stage prostate Cancer
Men with prostate cancer have many treatment options. The treatment that’s best for one man may not be the best for another. The options include active surveillance (also called watchful waiting), surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. You may receive a combination of treatments.
The treatment that’s right for you depends mainly on your age, grade of the tumor (the Gleason score), the number of biopsy tissue samples that contain cancer cells, the stage of the cancer, your symptoms and your general health. Your doctor will describe your treatment choices, the expected results of each and the possible side effects. You and your doctor will work together to develop a treatment plan that meets your medical and personal needs. You may want to talk to your doctor about taking part in a clinical trial, a research study of new treatment methods.
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