When is surgery the best treatment for prostate cancer?

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In general, prostate cancer surgery is best performed in patients with clinical stage T1 or T2 prostate cancer (confined to the prostate g...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Active Surveillance/ “Watchful Waiting?”

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There are two advantages for utilizing this treatment option – low cost and no immediate complications.     The risk of active surveill...

What is Active Surveillance?

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Prostate cancer is often a slow progressive disease, and many men with prostate cancer will die from causes other than prostate cancer. Yo...

Who is a good candidate for Active Surveillance or “Watchful Waiting”?

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Active surveillance may be a suitable option for men who are not experiencing symptoms, or when the cancer is not expected to grow at an a...

What are the current treatment options for localized prostate cancer?

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Because not all prostate cancer is the same and not all are life threatening, it is important to understand the treatment options you choo...

Can prostate cancer be prevented?

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There is still a lot of controversy regarding the prevention of prostate cancer.  Some physicians believe anti-androgen drugs, such as fin...

Are there tests to determine if my cancer has metastasized?

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To determine if your cancer has spread to other parts of your body your doctor may recommend the following: A pelvic CT scan MRI scan ...

How do I determine which treatment option is best for me?

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Prostate cancer represents a spectrum of disease. Some cancers may grow so slow that treatment may not be needed while others grow fast and...

How is prostate cancer staged?

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Once prostate cancer has been diagnosed by a prostate biopsy, the physician must stage the disease.  Staging the disease determines the ex...

How does the Gleason Score work?

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The Gleason grading system is the most widely used system. In this system, because often several different tumor patterns are seen, the mo...