Sunday, December 28, 2008

What are the options for someone with prostate cancer

what are the options for someone with prostate cancer?
My grandpa has prostate cancer. I was wondering what will happen to him. what are the things that can happen to him? what treatments, what side effects?
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A great deal of information with diagrams is available about Prostate Cancer at the web site of the National Cancer Institute. There are different types of treatment for patients with prostate cancer. Four types of standard treatment are used: Watchful waiting Surgery Radiation therapy Hormone therapy New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. Cryosurgery Chemotherapy Biologic therapy High-intensity focused ultrasound Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment. Follow-up tests may be needed.



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