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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:52 am


Treatment Options

Treatment for prostate cancer depends on the stage of the disease and the patient's age and overall health. Treatment options may include the following:




Medical treatment
Watchful waiting
Hormone therapy (e.g., Viadur®)
Treatment for bone metastases


Radiation therapy
Brachytherapy (radioactive seed implantation)
External radiation treatment (XRT)






Surgical treatment
Cryosurgery (cryoablation)
High intensity focused ul...Read the full article

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