Prostate cancer - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Prostate cancer diagnosis often starts with an exam and a blood test A healthcare professional might do these tests as part of prostate cancer screening The most recent survival rates include people who had prostate cancer treatment more than five years ago These people may not have had access to the latest treatments Over the last few
Prostate cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic People diagnosed with early prostate cancer often have many treatment options to consider It can feel overwhelming to learn about all the options and make a choice Treatments may include surgery, radiation therapy or carefully watching the prostate cancer to see if it grows
Metastatic prostate cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Most prostate cancers are found when the cancer is only in the prostate It's less common for someone to have metastatic prostate cancer when first diagnosed with prostate cancer Metastatic prostate cancer happens most often in people who had treatment for prostate cancer in the past There are many treatments for metastatic prostate cancer
Prostate cancer - Care at Mayo Clinic This innovative test helps detect prostate cancer that returns after treatment, making it possible to target and treat prostate cancer recurrence sooner These standards recognize scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only
Metastatic prostate cancer - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Many people have regular PSA tests after prostate cancer treatment A rising PSA level may be the first sign that the cancer has come back If your PSA level has been going up, your healthcare team might recommend imaging tests to look for signs of metastatic prostate cancer
Prostate cancer: screening and treatment options Treatment options Along with active surveillance, a full range of treatments for prostate cancer is available, including radiation therapy; hormone therapy; cryosurgery; chemotherapy; and surgery, including robotic prostatectomy "One of the things that has really changed over the last few years is the management of radiation with patients with metastatic prostate cancer," says Dr Vargas
Treating advanced prostate cancer A PSA test may reduce advanced prostate cancer risk Detecting prostate cancer early, when treatment is most effective, may help you avoid advanced prostate cancer One way to do that is through a PSA test A PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood PSA is a protein produced by both
How Much Time Between Your Diagnosis to Your Start of Treatment? I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on 9 February 2012, with localized, low-grade disease I chose active surveillance, giving me time to actively monitor the disease, while getting referrals to specialists in all treatment modalities, benefiting from advancements in treatments, and thoroughly evaluating all treatment options
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Taking medicine is the most common treatment for mild to moderate symptoms of an enlarged prostate Options include: Alpha blockers The removed tissue can be checked for prostate cancer and other health problems Prostate lift Special tags are used to compress the sides of the prostate This can improve the flow of urine
Prostate Cancer: ‘To treat, or not to treat, that is the question’ It is psychologically challenging and anxiety-provoking to be diagnosed with cancer and then decide to just watch it Sure, fine, the tests showed it was low-grade, and the doc said it probably won’t ever bother you The risks of the most common forms of prostate cancer treatment (surgery and radiation) Many medical decisions are a value