Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the U.S. (not counting skin cancer). It's mostly found in older men. And in most cases, it's found before it has spread to other parts of the body.
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The treatment choices for prostate cancer depend on several things. These include your age and overall health, the size and location of the cancer, lab test results, and the stage of the cancer.
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There are two types of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know about external-beam radiation therapy.
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Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. During the procedure, the seminal vesicles, nearby tissues, and often some pelvic lymph nodes are also removed.
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A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. No cuts (incisions) are needed.
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Cryotherapy involves freezing cancer cells and cutting off their blood supply. Read on to learn more about this treatment.
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Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.
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