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Treatments for Prostate Cancer

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The appropriate treatment of prostate cancer is often controversial. Treatment options vary based on the stage of the tumor. In the early stages, talk to your doctor about several options, including surgery, radiation therapy, or, in older patients, monitoring the cancer without...More »

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A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for abnormalities.  More »
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PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. It is a protein found in prostate cells. It can be detected at a low level in the blood of all adult men. This article dis...  More »
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Prostate biopsy is a surgical procedure that involves removing a small piece of prostate tissue for microscopic examination.  More »
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Transrectal Ultrasound of Prostate
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More »
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ...  More »
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More »
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Surgical Procedures
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Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove all of the prostate gland and some of the tissue around it, to treat prostate cancer. See also: Prostate resection -...  More »
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Retropubic Prostatectomy
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Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove all of the prostate gland and some of the tissue around it, to treat prostate cancer. See also: Prostate resection -...  More »
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Prostatectomy is surgical removal of part of the prostate gland (transurethral resection, a procedure performed to relieve urinary symptoms caused by benign enlarge...  More »
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Cryotherapy of Prostate
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Robot-Assisted Laproscopic Radical Prostatectomy
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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.  More »
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External Beam Radiotherapy
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Watchful Waiting
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs. This article ...  More »
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Intravenous chemotherapy
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More »
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FLUTAMIDE (FLOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone called testosterone. It is used in combination with another medication to treat prostate cancer.  More »
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BICALUTAMIDE (bye ka LOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone testosterone on the prostate. This medicine is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men...  More »
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc...  More »
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DOCETAXEL (doe se TAX el) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat m...  More »
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PACLITAXEL (PAK li TAX el) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat ...  More »
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MITOXANTRONE (MYE toe ZAN trone) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to ...  More »
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GOSERELIN (GOE se rel in) is similar to a hormone found in the body. It lowers the amount of sex hormones that the body makes. Men will have lower testosterone leve...  More »
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ESTRAMUSTINE (ES tra MUS teen) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat prostate cancer.  More »
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LEUPROLIDE (loo PROE lide) is a man-made hormone. It is used to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer. This medicine may also be used to treat children with early o...  More »
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NILUTAMIDE (nye LOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone called testosterone. It is used with surgery to treat prostate cancer.  More »
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TRIPTORELIN (TRIP toe rel in) decreases testosterone in men and estrogen in women. It is used to treat advanced prostate cancer and endometriosis.  More »
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Antineoplastic agent; gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone [LHRH], gonadorelin) antagonist  More »
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More »
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HISTRELIN (his TREL in) is used to treat the symptoms of advanced prostate cancer. The implant contains a drug that is like a natural hormone in the body called gon...  More »
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More »
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Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes significantly to the daily production of ...  More »
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Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis , a perennial evergreen shrub. Green tea has a long history of use, dating back to China approximately ...  More »
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The Romans used lime (calcium oxide), clacked lime (calcium hydroxide), and hydraulic cement in construction works. Calcium (Latin calx , meaning lime) was first is...  More »
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Red clover is a legume, which like soy contains phytoestrogens (plant-based chemicals that are similar to estrogen and may act in the body like estrogen or may actu...  More »
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WARNING : THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECALLED FROM THE U.S. MARKET AND SHOULD NOT BE USED. PC-SPES® is an herbal combination product that was produced and mark...  More »
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Pectins are gel-forming polysaccharides from plant cell walls, especially apple and citrus fruits. Pectins are a type of viscous dietary fiber and vary in the lengt...  More »
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The Romans used lime (calcium oxide), clacked lime (calcium hydroxide), and hydraulic cement in construction works. Calcium (Latin calx , meaning lime) was first is...  More »
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.

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