Common Questions
- Is PSA screening helpful?
- Why not just remove my prostate?
- What happens to the prostate after radiation treatment?
- Can Acupuncture help treat cancer?
- Is this the same kind of radiation that spread in Japan, Chernobyl and Three Mile Island?
- How come I don’t feel sick even though my doctor told me I have prostate cancer.
- Can a prostate biopsy make my cancer spread?
- Can supplements be used to treat prostate cancer?
- Is PSA screening helpful?
- What happens if I don’t treat my prostate cancer?
- What is Proton Therapy?
- What is IMRT and Calypso?
- Does radiation hurt, do I feel anything during treatment?
- What is the purpose of the prostate – do I need it to have sex?
- Won’t radiation oncologists recommend radiation and won’t most surgeons recommend surgery?
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Should I get surgery or radiation or simply watch my prostate cancer?
That is the biggest question patients face and there is no simple answer. Multidisciplinary care means that you speak with a surgeon (a urologist) and a radiation oncologist who specializes in prostate cancer treatment. Both treatment options are highly effective for most men, but you should speak with a specialist to learn more about the best options for your prostate disease. The good news is that most prostate cancers are highly curable and some can be safely monitored. Most patients weigh the risks of side effects with the likely benefits of treatment.
Written by Dr. David Kornguth on April 14, 2011 | 0 comments