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Prostate Cancer & Treatment
The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces a fluid found
in semen. Located below the bladder and in front of the rectum, the
prostate surrounds the urethra—the tube that empties urine
from the bladder.
Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland and may spread to surrounding
structures. While most men with prostate cancer have no symptoms, physicians
can find prostate cancer during a regular checkup, using a combination
of a blood test, called a PSA, and a digital rectal exam (DRE).
Nearly one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate
cancer during his lifetime. With greater awareness, prostate
cancer detection is on the rise and mortality is declining. Moreover,
better treatments are allowing more men to return to active and productive
lives after treatment.
Treatment Options
If the you have an early diagnosis of prostate cancer, there is usually
a range of treatment options. These may include conservative management,
radiation therapy with either external beam or brachytherapy therapy,
cryosurgery or surgical removal of the prostate, also called a
prostatectomy.
Your treatment options will depend on a number of factors, including
the stage of the disease, your age and health or personal preference.
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