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About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
Our practice of urologists and radiation oncologists collaborate to treat prostate cancer by combining surgical expertise with targeted radiation therapies. Together, they create personalized treatment plans, integrating surgery, radiation, and active surveillance to optimize outcomes, minimize side effects, and enhance your recovery.
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Prostate Cancer FAQs
What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer develops when cancerous cells form in the prostate, a walnut-shaped gland that produces fluids to nourish and transport sperm. Men over 50 and those with obesity face a higher risk.
What are the Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
Symptoms may not be noticeable in early stages but can include erectile dysfunction, difficulty urinating, weak urine stream, blood in urine or semen, and unintentional weight loss. Early detection through diagnostic tools like ultrasounds, PET or CT scans, and biopsies is critical to confirm cancer and assess its stage.
How is Prostate Cancer Treated?
Treatment for prostate cancer varies depending on the cancer's stage and the patient's overall health. Early-stage prostate cancer may only require active surveillance. When treatment is necessary, options include surgery (prostatectomy to remove the prostate and possibly nearby tissues) or radiation therapy (using high-intensity beams to destroy cancer cells, either as a standalone treatment or after surgery to eliminate residual cells). Brachytherapy, involving radioactive seeds placed in the prostate, is another localized option. Immunotherapy may be used to enhance the immune system’s ability to fight cancer.
PLUVICTO, a radiopharmaceutical, is now more widely available as a treatment option. It targets these specific cancer cells, delivering radiation directly to them to destroy them.
Arizona Center for Cancer Care offers these treatments and access to clinical trials for innovative therapies. For a consultation, please contact their office or book online.