Receiving the diagnosis of prostate cancer can be overwhelming.
Thankfully though there are many different options for prostate cancer treatment.
These range from active surveillance to prostate surgery.
Active surveillance is advised for people with a low grade, low risk prostate cancer.
It may also be suggested for men who have a limited life expectancy or those with multiple high risk diseases.
While undergoing active surveillance, the PSA blood test, rectal exam and biopsies will be performed periodically.
If the cancer grows then further treatment may be necessary.
Prostate-cancer treatment is a viable option for men with prostate cancer in its early stages before it may have moved to other parts.
The surgery will remove the prostate through an incision in the abdomen.
Then the bladder will be attached to the urethra where the prostate previously was to enable normal urinary function.
Another possible prostate treatment is radiation.
Radiation therapy is designed to kill off the cancerous cells and can be used as an initial treatment or for recurrent or advanced cancer.
Radiation treatment has become much more effective and precise with the advances in science.
There are different types of radiation that can be used such as external beam radiation therapy, proton therapy and brachytherapy.
There are many other treatment options for prostate cancer such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, cryotherapy and high intensity focused ultrasound.
Speaking with your doctor, you will be able to decide what type of treatment will best fit your life and your type of cancer.