Choosing a Prostate Cancer Treatment

Medical science has made several treatment options available for treating prostate cancer. Which treatment option you choose will depend on several factors and should always take into account your doctor’s advice. These factors include age, progression of your cancer, and the side effects of treatment.

Treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer may include radiation treatment, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or prostate surgery. Each prostate treatment has its own risks and benefits, and you should consider the options carefully before committing to a treatment regimen. Several prostate treatments have side effects that may influence your decision.

It is not uncommon to feel emotionally overwhelmed following a diagnosis of cancer. You might try counseling at a local cancer treatment center or join a support group. If you feel unable to make these decisions alone your family and your doctor may assist you in finding the right prostate cancer treatment.

Localized, or early stage prostate cancer, is usually found during a medical exam rather than by its symptoms. Older men should have regular prostate exams, although opinions vary as to the need for regular PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing. Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer, but in some cases may lead to radiation therapy that has more side effects than surgery or other options. In the end, only you and your doctor can determine which prostate cancer treatment is best for you.

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