There is certainly no “one size fits
all” treatment option for prostate cancer. It is highly important to understand
the pros and cons of each treatment before finalizing on the cancer treatment.
Consider each option, in conjunction with your physicians, and make a decision
based on their expert advice. This is because men diagnosed with prostate
cancer not only have to consider the treatment options thoroughly but will also
have to take into account their personal health, age and many other related
factors
Patient’s decision-making process will
certainly include a combination of psychological and clinical factors,
including
- The requirement for therapy
- Risk levels of each treatment
- Personal circumstances
- Patients opinion about each therapy based on benefits, risks and intuition
It is advisable to seek the help of all
three types of prostate cancer treatment specialists - a
radiologist, an urologist, and a medical oncologist. This will give you an
appropriate assessment of the each treatment and expected results. Prostate
cancer treatments include the following –
·
Active
Surveillance
·
Surgery
·
Radiation
Therapy
·
Hormone
Therapy
·
Chemotherapy
·
Other
treatment options
·
Emergency
Treatment Options
·
Depending on which stage the prostate has reached,
patients health and age, doctors will suggest the best treatment which will certainly
help you fight this disease. 