Roswell Park offers several different treatment options for prostate cancer. 98% of the prostate procedures at Roswell are done robotically. The treatment that's best for one man may not be best for another. The options include active surveillance (sometimes called watchful waiting), surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. You may have a combination of treatments.
The treatment that's right for you depends mainly on your age, the grade of the tumor (the Gleason score), the number of biopsy tissue samples that contain cancer cells, the stage of the cancer, your symptoms, and your general health. Your doctor can describe your treatment choices, the expected results of each, and the possible side effects. You and your doctor can work together to develop a treatment plan that meets your medical and personal needs.
You may want to talk to your doctor about taking part in a clinical trial, a research study of new treatment methods.
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