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Treatments for Advanced Stage Prostate Cancer
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Advanced stage prostate cancer signifies that the prostate cancer cells have likely grown outside the prostate and may have spread to other parts of the body (such as the bones or lymph nodes). Once the cancer cells have grown out of the prostate and spread elsewhere in the body, the likelihood of complete cure is low. However, with the use of combined medications and treatment modalities, the cancer cells can be effectively managed to keep them controlled.
The therapeutic options most suited for each patient will depend on a host of clinical parameters and are tailored for each patient. Our physicians work in collaboration with other physicians and support staff to create a comprehensive therapeutic plan.
Treatment options can include any combination of external beam radiation therapy, hormonal therapy and surgery (termed “multimodal therapy”) when the disease appears contained within the pelvis. When the disease appears to have spread beyond the pelvis to other organs, hormonal therapy is the mainstay to help delay progression of the cancer. After a certain amount of time, certain prostate cancers no longer respond to hormonal blockade. Chemotherapy also has a role in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. There are multiple chemotherapy trials underway investigating the optimal treatment regimen to help manage these cancers.
General Information
Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Screening & Prostate Biopsy
Grading and Staging of Prostate Cancer
Treatment Options for Early Stage Prostate Cancer
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