If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your doctor or urologist should have told you about all the options open to you. However, we know from experience that many newly diagnosed men are not given as much detail as they need in order to make a decision about which path to follow.
If you doubt your treatment, investigate all avenues, and don’t be afraid to ask for a second opinion.
Whilst there is not an exhaustive list of treatments on this site, there are many places where you can now get advice about all the treatments on offer, and although it can be a daunting task wading through all the information, they say that knowledge is power!
As the first port of call in getting a broader view of Prostate Cancer, I would recommend the You Are Not Alone website.
CancerHelp UK is another place to look for more detailed information on what is current and what is new in prostate cancer treatment. So, what are the most common treatments on offer?
Surgery
The main surgery option is a radical prostatectomy, which is now often performed via keyhole surgery.
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Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy treats cancer by using high-energy X-rays to destroy the cancer cells while doing as little harm as possible to normal cells. Read more…
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is the insertion of tiny radioactive seeds, implanted under general anaesthetic, directly into the prostate gland.
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is generally only used to treat prostate cancer that has spread outside of the prostate.
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Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy is sometimes used in conjunction with surgery or radiotherapy and can also be used if you are not well enough to have surgery.
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Active Surveillance
Many Doctors believe that if you have low-grade prostate cancer, the best form of action is active surveillance, as the side effects of treatment can be worse than any symptoms you may suffer.
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Watchful waiting
Watchful waiting is a way of monitoring prostate cancer that isn’t causing any symptoms or problems. The aim is to monitor the tumour over the long term and avoid treatment unless you get symptoms.
Unconventional Treatments
If you have the mind, will, and self-responsibility to seek other treatments, contact in**@lp***.uk .
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