Treatment
By Matthew Schmitz, M.D., About.com Guide to Prostate Cancer
Many treatment options for prostate cancer are available today. What should you know about each of these before making a decision. Are surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and the other treatments all equally effective? Find what you need to know here.
- Other Prostate Cancer Treatments
- Treatment Side Effects and Complications
- Even More About Prostate Cancer Treatments
Prostate Cancer Treatment Basics
What are your prostate cancer treatment options? What are the most common complications? How should your cancer be monitored after treatment?
- Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer
- Post-Treatment Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
- Vitamins and Prostate Cancer
Radiation Therapy
A number of types of radiation therapy are available now to treat prostate cancer. What should you know about radiation therapy and the various options?
- How Does Radiation Therapy Work?
- External Beam Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
- Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
- High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy
Surgery for Prostate Cancer
Surgery is one of the primary treatment options for prostate cancer. Read all about it here.
- Radical Prostatectomy Basics
- An Overview of Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
- What Is a Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy?
- How Common Is Erectile Dysfunction After Surgery?
Other Prostate Cancer Treatments
Surgery and radiation are not the only options for treating prostate cancer. Find out more about the other choices.
- Watchful Waiting for Prostate Cancer
- Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
- Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer
- Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer
- HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
Treatment Side Effects and Complications
Unfortunately, every treatment for prostate cancer has its downside. Find out more about the potential side effects and complications here.
- Most Common Complications Following Treatment
- Side Effects of External Beam Radiation Therapy
- Side Effects of Brachytherapy (Seed Implants)
- What Factors Affect Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer Treatment?
- Which Prostate Cancer Treatments Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
- How Common Is Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer Surgery?
- What Is a Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy?
Even More About Prostate Cancer Treatments
Find out more about what to expect and what to do before, during, and after treatment for prostate cancer.
